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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.72, 1,095.72 and 655.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.72, 1,095.72 and 655.40 is: 903.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.72 : 1,095.72 = 655.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.72/1,095.72 = 655.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.72x = 1,095.72 × 655.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.72x = 718,134.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,134.89/794.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.63

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