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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.67, 1,191.39 and 755.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.67, 1,191.39 and 755.64 is: 1,132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.67 : 1,191.39 = 755.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.67/1,191.39 = 755.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.67x = 1,191.39 × 755.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.67x = 900,261.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,261.94/794.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.88

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