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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.96, 1,097.22 and 714.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.96, 1,097.22 and 714.76 is: 987.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.96 : 1,097.22 = 714.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.96/1,097.22 = 714.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.96x = 1,097.22 × 714.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.96x = 784,248.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,248.97/793.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.77

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