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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.66, 1,095.74 and 778.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.66, 1,095.74 and 778.70 is: 1,072.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.66 : 1,095.74 = 778.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.66/1,095.74 = 778.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.66x = 1,095.74 × 778.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.66x = 853,252.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,252.74/795.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.38

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