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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.20, 1,190.10 and 730.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.20, 1,190.10 and 730.40 is: 1,093.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.20 : 1,190.10 = 730.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.20/1,190.10 = 730.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.20x = 1,190.10 × 730.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.20x = 869,249.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,249.04/795.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.12

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