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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.47, 1,096.67 and 711.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.47, 1,096.67 and 711.43 is: 982.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.47 : 1,096.67 = 711.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.47/1,096.67 = 711.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.47x = 1,096.67 × 711.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.47x = 780,203.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,203.94/794.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.04

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