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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.34, 1,091.68 and 761.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.34, 1,091.68 and 761.51 is: 1,045.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.34 : 1,091.68 = 761.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.34/1,091.68 = 761.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.34x = 1,091.68 × 761.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.34x = 831,325.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,325.24/795.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.25

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