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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.64, 1,097.19 and 700.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.64, 1,097.19 and 700.68 is: 967.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.64 : 1,097.19 = 700.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.64/1,097.19 = 700.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.64x = 1,097.19 × 700.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.64x = 768,779.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,779.09/794.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.46

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