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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.88, 1,192.32 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.88, 1,192.32 and 281.88 is: 422.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.88 : 1,192.32 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.88/1,192.32 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.88x = 1,192.32 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.88x = 336,091.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,091.16/794.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.82

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