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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.84, 1,194.94 and 709.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.84, 1,194.94 and 709.16 is: 1,063.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.84 : 1,194.94 = 709.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.84/1,194.94 = 709.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.84x = 1,194.94 × 709.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.84x = 847,403.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,403.65/796.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.46

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