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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.94, 1,191.60 and 713.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.94, 1,191.60 and 713.94 is: 1,070.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.94 : 1,191.60 = 713.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.94/1,191.60 = 713.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.94x = 1,191.60 × 713.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.94x = 850,730.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,730.90/794.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.18

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