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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.45, 1,182.95 and 695.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.45, 1,182.95 and 695.25 is: 1,037.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.45 : 1,182.95 = 695.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.45/1,182.95 = 695.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.45x = 1,182.95 × 695.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.45x = 822,445.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,445.12/792.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.85

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