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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.45, 1,191.87 and 765.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.45, 1,191.87 and 765.08 is: 1,146.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.45 : 1,191.87 = 765.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.45/1,191.87 = 765.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.45x = 1,191.87 × 765.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.45x = 911,869.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,869.94/795.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.36

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