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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.44, 1,186.81 and 678.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.44, 1,186.81 and 678.56 is: 1,012.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.44 : 1,186.81 = 678.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.44/1,186.81 = 678.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.44x = 1,186.81 × 678.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.44x = 805,321.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,321.79/795.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.42

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