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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.72, 1,190.58 and 751.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.72, 1,190.58 and 751.80 is: 1,124.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.72 : 1,190.58 = 751.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.72/1,190.58 = 751.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.72x = 1,190.58 × 751.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.72x = 895,078.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,078.04/795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.87

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