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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.30, 1,192.14 and 665.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.30, 1,192.14 and 665.70 is: 997.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.30 : 1,192.14 = 665.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.30/1,192.14 = 665.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.30x = 1,192.14 × 665.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.30x = 793,607.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,607.60/795.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.87

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