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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.56, 1,191.96 and 281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.56, 1,191.96 and 281.44 is: 422.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.56 : 1,191.96 = 281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.56/1,191.96 = 281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.56x = 1,191.96 × 281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.56x = 335,465.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,465.22/794.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.20

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