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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.18, 1,184.14 and 774.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.18, 1,184.14 and 774.70 is: 1,153.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.18 : 1,184.14 = 774.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.18/1,184.14 = 774.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.18x = 1,184.14 × 774.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.18x = 917,353.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,353.26/795.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.64

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