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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.27, 1,191.38 and 710.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.27, 1,191.38 and 710.49 is: 1,064.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.27 : 1,191.38 = 710.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.27/1,191.38 = 710.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.27x = 1,191.38 × 710.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.27x = 846,460.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,460.02/795.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.37

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