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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.02, 1,191.12 and 723.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.02, 1,191.12 and 723.64 is: 1,085.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.02 : 1,191.12 = 723.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.02/1,191.12 = 723.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.02x = 1,191.12 × 723.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.02x = 861,942.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,942.08/794.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.54

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