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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.87, 1,192.02 and 274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.87, 1,192.02 and 274.74 is: 412.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.87 : 1,192.02 = 274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.87/1,192.02 = 274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.87x = 1,192.02 × 274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.87x = 327,494.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,494.54/794.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.01

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