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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.97, 1,191.75 and 404.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.97, 1,191.75 and 404.76 is: 606.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.97 : 1,191.75 = 404.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.97/1,191.75 = 404.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.97x = 1,191.75 × 404.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.97x = 482,368.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,368.26/794.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.77

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