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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.57, 1,191.65 and 274.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.57, 1,191.65 and 274.55 is: 411.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.57 : 1,191.65 = 274.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.57/1,191.65 = 274.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.57x = 1,191.65 × 274.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.57x = 327,169.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,169.71/794.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.76

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