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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.59, 1,187.49 and 704.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.59, 1,187.49 and 704.36 is: 1,051.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.59 : 1,187.49 = 704.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.59/1,187.49 = 704.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.59x = 1,187.49 × 704.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.59x = 836,426.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,426.07/795.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.33

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