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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.77, 1,192.86 and 728.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.77, 1,192.86 and 728.13 is: 1,091.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.77 : 1,192.86 = 728.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.77/1,192.86 = 728.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.77x = 1,192.86 × 728.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.77x = 868,557.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,557.15/795.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.47

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