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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.39, 1,094.23 and 700.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.39, 1,094.23 and 700.22 is: 965.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.39 : 1,094.23 = 700.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.39/1,094.23 = 700.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.39x = 1,094.23 × 700.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.39x = 766,201.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,201.73/793.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.73

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