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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.72, 1,094.31 and 720.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.72, 1,094.31 and 720.57 is: 992.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.72 : 1,094.31 = 720.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.72/1,094.31 = 720.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.72x = 1,094.31 × 720.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.72x = 788,526.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,526.96/794.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.21

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