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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.22, 1,193.03 and 743.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.22, 1,193.03 and 743.68 is: 1,115.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.22 : 1,193.03 = 743.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.22/1,193.03 = 743.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.22x = 1,193.03 × 743.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.22x = 887,233.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,233.11/795.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.71

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