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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.74, 1,192.31 and 765.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.74, 1,192.31 and 765.37 is: 1,146.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.74 : 1,192.31 = 765.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.74/1,192.31 = 765.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.74x = 1,192.31 × 765.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.74x = 912,558.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,558.30/795.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.80

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