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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.02, 1,194.84 and 743.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.02, 1,194.84 and 743.10 is: 1,115.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.02 : 1,194.84 = 743.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.02/1,194.84 = 743.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.02x = 1,194.84 × 743.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.02x = 887,885.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,885.60/796.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.41

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