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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.73, 1,191.87 and 708.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.73, 1,191.87 and 708.08 is: 1,060.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.73 : 1,191.87 = 708.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.73/1,191.87 = 708.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.73x = 1,191.87 × 708.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.73x = 843,937.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,937.82/795.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.59

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