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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793, 1,190.85 and 751.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793, 1,190.85 and 751.96 is: 1,129.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793 : 1,190.85 = 751.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793/1,190.85 = 751.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793x = 1,190.85 × 751.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793x = 895,471.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,471.57/793
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.22

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