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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.56, 1,194.78 and 693.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.56, 1,194.78 and 693.56 is: 1,041.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.56 : 1,194.78 = 693.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.56/1,194.78 = 693.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.56x = 1,194.78 × 693.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.56x = 828,651.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,651.62/795.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.60

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