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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.94, 1,191.69 and 301.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.94, 1,191.69 and 301.25 is: 451.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.94 : 1,191.69 = 301.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.94/1,191.69 = 301.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.94x = 1,191.69 × 301.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.94x = 358,998.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,998.74/794.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.61

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