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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.64, 1,095.53 and 710.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.64, 1,095.53 and 710.60 is: 980.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.64 : 1,095.53 = 710.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.64/1,095.53 = 710.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.64x = 1,095.53 × 710.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.64x = 778,480.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,480.07/793.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.90

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