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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.88, 1,191.86 and 404.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.88, 1,191.86 and 404.41 is: 606.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.88 : 1,191.86 = 404.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.88/1,191.86 = 404.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.88x = 1,191.86 × 404.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.88x = 481,995.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,995.10/794.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.37

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