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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.46, 1,195.62 and 778.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.46, 1,195.62 and 778.45 is: 1,170.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.46 : 1,195.62 = 778.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.46/1,195.62 = 778.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.46x = 1,195.62 × 778.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.46x = 930,730.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,730.39/795.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.05

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