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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.96, 1,194.66 and 794.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.96, 1,194.66 and 794.76 is: 1,097.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.96 : 1,194.66 = 794.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.96/1,194.66 = 794.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.96x = 1,194.66 × 794.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.96x = 949,467.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,467.98/864.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.70

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