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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.52, 1,191.30 and 409.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.52, 1,191.30 and 409.56 is: 614.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.52 : 1,191.30 = 409.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.52/1,191.30 = 409.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.52x = 1,191.30 × 409.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.52x = 487,908.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,908.83/794.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.09

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