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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.20, 1,189.80 and 714.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.20, 1,189.80 and 714.90 is: 1,072.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.20 : 1,189.80 = 714.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.20/1,189.80 = 714.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.20x = 1,189.80 × 714.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.20x = 850,588.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,588.02/793.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.35

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