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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.14, 1,097.63 and 745.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.14, 1,097.63 and 745.32 is: 1,028.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.14 : 1,097.63 = 745.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.14/1,097.63 = 745.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.14x = 1,097.63 × 745.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.14x = 818,092.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,092.97/795.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.87

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