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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.94, 1,190.07 and 533.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.94, 1,190.07 and 533.94 is: 799.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.94 : 1,190.07 = 533.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.94/1,190.07 = 533.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.94x = 1,190.07 × 533.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.94x = 635,425.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,425.98/794.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.34

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