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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.60, 1,190.86 and 534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.60, 1,190.86 and 534.20 is: 800.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.60 : 1,190.86 = 534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.60/1,190.86 = 534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.60x = 1,190.86 × 534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.60x = 636,157.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,157.41/794.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.60

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