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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.60, 1,189.74 and 697.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.60, 1,189.74 and 697.40 is: 1,044.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.60 : 1,189.74 = 697.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.60/1,189.74 = 697.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.60x = 1,189.74 × 697.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.60x = 829,724.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,724.68/794.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.20

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