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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.81, 1,196.19 and 765.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.81, 1,196.19 and 765.54 is: 1,155.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.81 : 1,196.19 = 765.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.81/1,196.19 = 765.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.81x = 1,196.19 × 765.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.81x = 915,731.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,731.29/792.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.05

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