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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.42, 1,192.80 and 713.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.42, 1,192.80 and 713.42 is: 1,069.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.42 : 1,192.80 = 713.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.42/1,192.80 = 713.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.42x = 1,192.80 × 713.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.42x = 850,961.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,961.41/795.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.83

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