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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.95, 1,190.93 and 697.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.95, 1,190.93 and 697.95 is: 1,046.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.95 : 1,190.93 = 697.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.95/1,190.93 = 697.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.95x = 1,190.93 × 697.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.95x = 831,206.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,206.10/793.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.93

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