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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.12, 1,094.50 and 646.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.12, 1,094.50 and 646.44 is: 890.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.12 : 1,094.50 = 646.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.12/1,094.50 = 646.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.12x = 1,094.50 × 646.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.12x = 707,528.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,528.58/794.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.96

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