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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.35, 1,185.01 and 771.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.35, 1,185.01 and 771.48 is: 1,152.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.35 : 1,185.01 = 771.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.35/1,185.01 = 771.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.35x = 1,185.01 × 771.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.35x = 914,209.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,209.59/793.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.34

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