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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.00, 1,189.35 and 766.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.00, 1,189.35 and 766.50 is: 1,148.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.00 : 1,189.35 = 766.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.00/1,189.35 = 766.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.00x = 1,189.35 × 766.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.00x = 911,636.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,636.78/794.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.16

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