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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.30, 1,188.69 and 670.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.30, 1,188.69 and 670.37 is: 1,003.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.30 : 1,188.69 = 670.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.30/1,188.69 = 670.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.30x = 1,188.69 × 670.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.30x = 796,856.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,856.17/794.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.22

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