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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.52, 1,192.47 and 725.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.52, 1,192.47 and 725.46 is: 1,087.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.52 : 1,192.47 = 725.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.52/1,192.47 = 725.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.52x = 1,192.47 × 725.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.52x = 865,089.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,089.29/795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.45

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