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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.09, 1,095.68 and 767.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.09, 1,095.68 and 767.87 is: 1,059.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.09 : 1,095.68 = 767.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.09/1,095.68 = 767.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.09x = 1,095.68 × 767.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.09x = 841,330.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,330.48/794.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.50

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