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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.97, 1,097.36 and 711.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.97, 1,097.36 and 711.93 is: 982.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.97 : 1,097.36 = 711.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.97/1,097.36 = 711.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.97x = 1,097.36 × 711.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.97x = 781,243.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,243.50/794.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.73

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