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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.38, 1,191.51 and 750.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.38, 1,191.51 and 750.42 is: 1,124.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.38 : 1,191.51 = 750.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.38/1,191.51 = 750.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.38x = 1,191.51 × 750.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.38x = 894,132.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,132.93/795.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.17

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