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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.61, 1,190.09 and 502.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.61, 1,190.09 and 502.10 is: 752.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.61 : 1,190.09 = 502.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.61/1,190.09 = 502.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.61x = 1,190.09 × 502.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.61x = 597,543.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,543.96/794.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.00

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