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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.40, 1,194.54 and 711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.40, 1,194.54 and 711.60 is: 1,066.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.40 : 1,194.54 = 711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.40/1,194.54 = 711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.40x = 1,194.54 × 711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.40x = 850,034.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,034.66/797.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.01

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