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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.26, 1,190.29 and 719.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.26, 1,190.29 and 719.48 is: 1,076.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.26 : 1,190.29 = 719.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.26/1,190.29 = 719.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.26x = 1,190.29 × 719.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.26x = 856,389.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,389.85/795.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.87

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