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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.56, 1,193.31 and 758.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.56, 1,193.31 and 758.63 is: 1,137.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.56 : 1,193.31 = 758.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.56/1,193.31 = 758.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.56x = 1,193.31 × 758.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.56x = 905,283.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,283.75/795.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.93

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