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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.43, 1,096.61 and 695.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.43, 1,096.61 and 695.61 is: 960.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.43 : 1,096.61 = 695.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.43/1,096.61 = 695.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.43x = 1,096.61 × 695.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.43x = 762,809.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,809.40/794.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.20

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