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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.65, 1,192.14 and 649.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.65, 1,192.14 and 649.73 is: 974.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.65 : 1,192.14 = 649.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.65/1,192.14 = 649.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.65x = 1,192.14 × 649.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.65x = 774,563.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,563.16/794.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.73

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