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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.26, 1,193.30 and 735.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.26, 1,193.30 and 735.12 is: 1,103.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.26 : 1,193.30 = 735.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.26/1,193.30 = 735.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.26x = 1,193.30 × 735.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.26x = 877,215.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,215.02/795.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.05

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