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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.78, 1,190.10 and 620.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.78, 1,190.10 and 620.41 is: 927.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.78 : 1,190.10 = 620.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.78/1,190.10 = 620.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.78x = 1,190.10 × 620.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.78x = 738,349.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,349.94/795.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.83

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