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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.12, 1,096.56 and 661.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.12, 1,096.56 and 661.28 is: 913.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.12 : 1,096.56 = 661.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.12/1,096.56 = 661.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.12x = 1,096.56 × 661.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.12x = 725,133.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,133.20/794.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.13

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