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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.47, 1,095.29 and 710.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.47, 1,095.29 and 710.43 is: 980.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.47 : 1,095.29 = 710.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.47/1,095.29 = 710.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.47x = 1,095.29 × 710.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.47x = 778,126.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,126.87/793.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.66

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