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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.88, 1,095 and 767.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.88, 1,095 and 767.16 is: 1,058.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.88 : 1,095 = 767.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.88/1,095 = 767.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.88x = 1,095 × 767.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.88x = 840,040.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,040.20/793.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.15

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