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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.96, 1,094.55 and 722.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.96, 1,094.55 and 722.06 is: 994.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.96 : 1,094.55 = 722.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.96/1,094.55 = 722.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.96x = 1,094.55 × 722.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.96x = 790,325.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,325.30/794.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.18

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