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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.42, 1,191.12 and 684.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.42, 1,191.12 and 684.73 is: 1,026.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.42 : 1,191.12 = 684.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.42/1,191.12 = 684.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.42x = 1,191.12 × 684.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.42x = 815,592.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,592.13/794.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.65

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