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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.78, 1,193.94 and 699.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.78, 1,193.94 and 699.12 is: 1,048.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.78 : 1,193.94 = 699.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.78/1,193.94 = 699.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.78x = 1,193.94 × 699.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.78x = 834,707.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,707.33/795.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.92

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