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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.29, 1,184.52 and 710.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.29, 1,184.52 and 710.49 is: 1,060.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.29 : 1,184.52 = 710.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.29/1,184.52 = 710.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.29x = 1,184.52 × 710.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.29x = 841,589.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,589.61/793.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.89

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