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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.06, 1,186.34 and 706.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.06, 1,186.34 and 706.95 is: 1,054.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.06 : 1,186.34 = 706.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.06/1,186.34 = 706.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.06x = 1,186.34 × 706.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.06x = 838,679.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,679.53/795.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.86

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