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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.52, 1,190.70 and 505.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.52, 1,190.70 and 505.44 is: 757.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.52 : 1,190.70 = 505.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.52/1,190.70 = 505.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.52x = 1,190.70 × 505.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.52x = 601,827.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,827.41/794.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.47

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