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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.76, 1,193.64 and 774.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.76, 1,193.64 and 774.16 is: 1,161.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.76 : 1,193.64 = 774.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.76/1,193.64 = 774.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.76x = 1,193.64 × 774.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.76x = 924,068.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,068.34/795.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.24

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