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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.21, 1,195.97 and 692.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.21, 1,195.97 and 692.70 is: 1,043.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.21 : 1,195.97 = 692.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.21/1,195.97 = 692.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.21x = 1,195.97 × 692.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.21x = 828,447.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,447.20/794.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.12

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