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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.52, 1,098.18 and 700.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.52, 1,098.18 and 700.60 is: 968.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.52 : 1,098.18 = 700.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.52/1,098.18 = 700.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.52x = 1,098.18 × 700.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.52x = 769,384.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,384.91/794.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.36

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