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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.52, 1,189.19 and 765.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.52, 1,189.19 and 765.98 is: 1,146.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.52 : 1,189.19 = 765.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.52/1,189.19 = 765.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.52x = 1,189.19 × 765.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.52x = 910,895.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,895.76/794.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.47

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