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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.18, 1,189.89 and 656.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.18, 1,189.89 and 656.94 is: 983.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.18 : 1,189.89 = 656.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.18/1,189.89 = 656.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.18x = 1,189.89 × 656.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.18x = 781,686.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,686.34/795.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.03

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