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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.98, 1,191.72 and 551.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.98, 1,191.72 and 551.20 is: 826.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.98 : 1,191.72 = 551.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.98/1,191.72 = 551.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.98x = 1,191.72 × 551.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.98x = 656,876.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,876.06/794.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.28

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