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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864, 1,190.80 and 794.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864, 1,190.80 and 794.32 is: 1,094.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864 : 1,190.80 = 794.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864/1,190.80 = 794.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864x = 1,190.80 × 794.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864x = 945,876.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,876.26/864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.76

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