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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.69, 1,190.43 and 697.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.69, 1,190.43 and 697.41 is: 1,043.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.69 : 1,190.43 = 697.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.69/1,190.43 = 697.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.69x = 1,190.43 × 697.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.69x = 830,217.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,217.79/795.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.39

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