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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.67, 1,185.30 and 771.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.67, 1,185.30 and 771.49 is: 1,149.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.67 : 1,185.30 = 771.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.67/1,185.30 = 771.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.67x = 1,185.30 × 771.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.67x = 914,444.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,444.13/795.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.28

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