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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.66, 1,095.58 and 652.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.66, 1,095.58 and 652.35 is: 899.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.66 : 1,095.58 = 652.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.66/1,095.58 = 652.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.66x = 1,095.58 × 652.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.66x = 714,701.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,701.61/794.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.38

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