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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.86, 1,191.93 and 281.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.86, 1,191.93 and 281.50 is: 422.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.86 : 1,191.93 = 281.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.86/1,191.93 = 281.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.86x = 1,191.93 × 281.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.86x = 335,528.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,528.30/794.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.12

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