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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.95, 1,193.45 and 612.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.95, 1,193.45 and 612.47 is: 919.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.95 : 1,193.45 = 612.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.95/1,193.45 = 612.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.95x = 1,193.45 × 612.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.95x = 730,952.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,952.32/794.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.49

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