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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.44, 1,194.44 and 743.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.44, 1,194.44 and 743.19 is: 1,115.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.44 : 1,194.44 = 743.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.44/1,194.44 = 743.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.44x = 1,194.44 × 743.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.44x = 887,692.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,692.15/795.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.98

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