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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.03, 1,094.71 and 651.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.03, 1,094.71 and 651.72 is: 898.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.03 : 1,094.71 = 651.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.03/1,094.71 = 651.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.03x = 1,094.71 × 651.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.03x = 713,444.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,444.40/794.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.51

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