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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.29, 1,191.65 and 765.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.29, 1,191.65 and 765.32 is: 1,146.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.29 : 1,191.65 = 765.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.29/1,191.65 = 765.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.29x = 1,191.65 × 765.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.29x = 911,983.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,983.79/795.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.74

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