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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.43, 1,184.94 and 770.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.43, 1,184.94 and 770.13 is: 1,148.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.43 : 1,184.94 = 770.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.43/1,184.94 = 770.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.43x = 1,184.94 × 770.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.43x = 912,557.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,557.84/794.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.70

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