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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.39, 1,191.48 and 649.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.39, 1,191.48 and 649.27 is: 972.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.39 : 1,191.48 = 649.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.39/1,191.48 = 649.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.39x = 1,191.48 × 649.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.39x = 773,592.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,592.22/795.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.59

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