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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.56, 1,191.84 and 281.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.56, 1,191.84 and 281.56 is: 422.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.56 : 1,191.84 = 281.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.56/1,191.84 = 281.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.56x = 1,191.84 × 281.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.56x = 335,574.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,574.47/794.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.34

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