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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.76, 1,191.94 and 640.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.76, 1,191.94 and 640.86 is: 959.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.76 : 1,191.94 = 640.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.76/1,191.94 = 640.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.76x = 1,191.94 × 640.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.76x = 763,866.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,866.67/795.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.92

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