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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.04, 1,190.60 and 664.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.04, 1,190.60 and 664.84 is: 996.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.04 : 1,190.60 = 664.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.04/1,190.60 = 664.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.04x = 1,190.60 × 664.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.04x = 791,558.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,558.50/794.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.87

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