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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.94, 1,095.12 and 767.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.94, 1,095.12 and 767.21 is: 1,058.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.94 : 1,095.12 = 767.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.94/1,095.12 = 767.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.94x = 1,095.12 × 767.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.94x = 840,181.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,181.54/793.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.25

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