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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.51, 1,186.27 and 702.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.51, 1,186.27 and 702.56 is: 1,047.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.51 : 1,186.27 = 702.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.51/1,186.27 = 702.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.51x = 1,186.27 × 702.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.51x = 833,427.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,427.06/795.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.66

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