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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.90, 1,185.40 and 713

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.90, 1,185.40 and 713 is: 1,063.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.90 : 1,185.40 = 713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.90/1,185.40 = 713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.90x = 1,185.40 × 713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.90x = 845,190.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,190.20/794.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.27

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