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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.59, 1,191.93 and 274.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.59, 1,191.93 and 274.62 is: 411.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.59 : 1,191.93 = 274.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.59/1,191.93 = 274.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.59x = 1,191.93 × 274.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.59x = 327,321.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,321.86/794.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.94

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