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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.96, 1,191.71 and 404.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.96, 1,191.71 and 404.74 is: 606.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.96 : 1,191.71 = 404.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.96/1,191.71 = 404.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.96x = 1,191.71 × 404.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.96x = 482,330.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,330.74/794.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.74

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