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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.14, 1,187.46 and 695.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.14, 1,187.46 and 695.12 is: 1,040.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.14 : 1,187.46 = 695.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.14/1,187.46 = 695.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.14x = 1,187.46 × 695.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.14x = 825,427.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,427.20/793.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.71

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