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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.28, 1,102.71 and 770.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.28, 1,102.71 and 770.52 is: 1,069.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.28 : 1,102.71 = 770.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.28/1,102.71 = 770.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.28x = 1,102.71 × 770.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.28x = 849,660.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,660.11/794.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.72

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