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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.75, 1,191.51 and 612.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.75, 1,191.51 and 612.50 is: 918.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.75 : 1,191.51 = 612.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.75/1,191.51 = 612.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.75x = 1,191.51 × 612.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.75x = 729,793.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,793.92/794.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.27

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