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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.94, 1,191.42 and 551.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.94, 1,191.42 and 551.40 is: 826.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.94 : 1,191.42 = 551.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.94/1,191.42 = 551.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.94x = 1,191.42 × 551.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.94x = 656,948.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,948.99/794.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.41

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