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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795, 1,193.58 and 680.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795, 1,193.58 and 680.16 is: 1,021.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795 : 1,193.58 = 680.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795/1,193.58 = 680.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795x = 1,193.58 × 680.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795x = 811,825.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,825.37/795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.16

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