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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.84, 1,191.66 and 521

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.84, 1,191.66 and 521 is: 781.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.84 : 1,191.66 = 521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.84/1,191.66 = 521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.84x = 1,191.66 × 521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.84x = 620,854.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,854.86/794.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.11

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