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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.45, 1,192.20 and 704.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.45, 1,192.20 and 704.35 is: 1,058.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.45 : 1,192.20 = 704.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.45/1,192.20 = 704.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.45x = 1,192.20 × 704.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.45x = 839,726.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,726.07/793.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.32

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