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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.50, 1,194.60 and 754.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.50, 1,194.60 and 754.46 is: 1,132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.50 : 1,194.60 = 754.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.50/1,194.60 = 754.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.50x = 1,194.60 × 754.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.50x = 901,277.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,277.92/795.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.97

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