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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.55, 1,187.81 and 746.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.55, 1,187.81 and 746.35 is: 1,114.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.55 : 1,187.81 = 746.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.55/1,187.81 = 746.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.55x = 1,187.81 × 746.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.55x = 886,521.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,521.99/795.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.35

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