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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.41, 1,194.11 and 504.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.41, 1,194.11 and 504.02 is: 754.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.41 : 1,194.11 = 504.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.41/1,194.11 = 504.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.41x = 1,194.11 × 504.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.41x = 601,857.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,857.68/797.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.76

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