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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.64, 1,191.84 and 658.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.64, 1,191.84 and 658.84 is: 986.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.64 : 1,191.84 = 658.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.64/1,191.84 = 658.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.64x = 1,191.84 × 658.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.64x = 785,231.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,231.87/795.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.92

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