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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.44, 1,190.46 and 707.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.44, 1,190.46 and 707.32 is: 1,059.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.44 : 1,190.46 = 707.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.44/1,190.46 = 707.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.44x = 1,190.46 × 707.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.44x = 842,036.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,036.17/794.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.91

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