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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.43, 1,190.60 and 712.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.43, 1,190.60 and 712.42 is: 1,067.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.43 : 1,190.60 = 712.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.43/1,190.60 = 712.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.43x = 1,190.60 × 712.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.43x = 848,203.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,203.38/794.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.69

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