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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.42, 1,096.74 and 737.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.42, 1,096.74 and 737.10 is: 1,016.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.42 : 1,096.74 = 737.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.42/1,096.74 = 737.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.42x = 1,096.74 × 737.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.42x = 808,407.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,407.05/795.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.33

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