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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.65, 1,192.06 and 274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.65, 1,192.06 and 274.59 is: 411.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.65 : 1,192.06 = 274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.65/1,192.06 = 274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.65x = 1,192.06 × 274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.65x = 327,327.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,327.76/794.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.91

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