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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.08, 1,194.98 and 659

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.08, 1,194.98 and 659 is: 990.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.08 : 1,194.98 = 659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.08/1,194.98 = 659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.08x = 1,194.98 × 659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.08x = 787,491.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,491.82/795.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.46

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