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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.32, 1,096.38 and 719.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.32, 1,096.38 and 719.17 is: 992.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.32 : 1,096.38 = 719.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.32/1,096.38 = 719.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.32x = 1,096.38 × 719.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.32x = 788,483.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,483.60/794.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.65

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