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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.52, 1,183.52 and 764.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.52, 1,183.52 and 764.80 is: 1,137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.52 : 1,183.52 = 764.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.52/1,183.52 = 764.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.52x = 1,183.52 × 764.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.52x = 905,156.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,156.10/795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.82

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