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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.78, 1,188.61 and 619.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.78, 1,188.61 and 619.41 is: 926.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.78 : 1,188.61 = 619.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.78/1,188.61 = 619.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.78x = 1,188.61 × 619.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.78x = 736,239.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,239.83/794.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.35

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