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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.02, 1,189.94 and 766.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.02, 1,189.94 and 766.48 is: 1,147.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.02 : 1,189.94 = 766.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.02/1,189.94 = 766.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.02x = 1,189.94 × 766.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.02x = 912,065.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,065.21/795.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.22

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