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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.97, 1,191.24 and 691.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.97, 1,191.24 and 691.74 is: 1,036.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.97 : 1,191.24 = 691.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.97/1,191.24 = 691.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.97x = 1,191.24 × 691.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.97x = 824,028.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,028.36/794.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.55

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