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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.42, 1,094.94 and 684.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.42, 1,094.94 and 684.27 is: 941.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.42 : 1,094.94 = 684.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.42/1,094.94 = 684.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.42x = 1,094.94 × 684.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.42x = 749,234.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,234.59/795.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.94

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