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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.80, 1,190.58 and 501.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.80, 1,190.58 and 501.40 is: 751.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.80 : 1,190.58 = 501.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.80/1,190.58 = 501.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.80x = 1,190.58 × 501.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.80x = 596,956.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,956.81/794.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.08

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