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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.42, 1,097.82 and 768.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.42, 1,097.82 and 768.42 is: 1,060.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.42 : 1,097.82 = 768.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.42/1,097.82 = 768.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.42x = 1,097.82 × 768.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.42x = 843,586.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,586.84/795.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.56

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