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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.36, 1,190.64 and 781.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.36, 1,190.64 and 781.92 is: 1,170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.36 : 1,190.64 = 781.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.36/1,190.64 = 781.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.36x = 1,190.64 × 781.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.36x = 930,985.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,985.23/795.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.52

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