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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.62, 1,190.49 and 777.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.62, 1,190.49 and 777.34 is: 1,164.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.62 : 1,190.49 = 777.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.62/1,190.49 = 777.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.62x = 1,190.49 × 777.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.62x = 925,415.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,415.50/794.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.60

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