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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.75, 1,097.27 and 647.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.75, 1,097.27 and 647.74 is: 894.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.75 : 1,097.27 = 647.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.75/1,097.27 = 647.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.75x = 1,097.27 × 647.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.75x = 710,742.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,742.93/794.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.29

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