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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.82, 1,192.38 and 274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.82, 1,192.38 and 274.80 is: 412.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.82 : 1,192.38 = 274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.82/1,192.38 = 274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.82x = 1,192.38 × 274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.82x = 327,666.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,666.02/794.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.25

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