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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.92, 1,190.46 and 687.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.92, 1,190.46 and 687.40 is: 1,029.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.92 : 1,190.46 = 687.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.92/1,190.46 = 687.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.92x = 1,190.46 × 687.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.92x = 818,322.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,322.20/794.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.44

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