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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.05, 1,194.85 and 283.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.05, 1,194.85 and 283.93 is: 425.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.05 : 1,194.85 = 283.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.05/1,194.85 = 283.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.05x = 1,194.85 × 283.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.05x = 339,250.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,250.77/797.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.63

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