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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.21, 1,094.90 and 722.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.21, 1,094.90 and 722.31 is: 994.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.21 : 1,094.90 = 722.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.21/1,094.90 = 722.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.21x = 1,094.90 × 722.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.21x = 790,853.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,853.61/795.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.52

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