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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.66, 1,095.78 and 710.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.66, 1,095.78 and 710.62 is: 981.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.66 : 1,095.78 = 710.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.66/1,095.78 = 710.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.66x = 1,095.78 × 710.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.66x = 778,683.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,683.18/793.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.13

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