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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.01, 1,190.98 and 665.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.01, 1,190.98 and 665.07 is: 996.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.01 : 1,190.98 = 665.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.01/1,190.98 = 665.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.01x = 1,190.98 × 665.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.01x = 792,082.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,082.06/795.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.32

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