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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.14, 1,194.86 and 714.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.14, 1,194.86 and 714.74 is: 1,070.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.14 : 1,194.86 = 714.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.14/1,194.86 = 714.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.14x = 1,194.86 × 714.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.14x = 854,014.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,014.24/798.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.01

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