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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.72, 1,192.14 and 704.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.72, 1,192.14 and 704.24 is: 1,056.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.72 : 1,192.14 = 704.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.72/1,192.14 = 704.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.72x = 1,192.14 × 704.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.72x = 839,552.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,552.67/794.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.41

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