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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.52, 1,191.92 and 717.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.52, 1,191.92 and 717.61 is: 1,075.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.52 : 1,191.92 = 717.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.52/1,191.92 = 717.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.52x = 1,191.92 × 717.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.52x = 855,329.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,329.38/795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.18

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