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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.36, 1,190.88 and 791.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.36, 1,190.88 and 791.04 is: 1,184.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.36 : 1,190.88 = 791.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.36/1,190.88 = 791.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.36x = 1,190.88 × 791.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.36x = 942,033.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,033.72/795.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.41

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