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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.55, 1,191.76 and 267.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.55, 1,191.76 and 267.46 is: 401.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.55 : 1,191.76 = 267.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.55/1,191.76 = 267.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.55x = 1,191.76 × 267.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.55x = 318,748.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,748.13/794.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.17

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