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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.81, 1,196.46 and 735.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.81, 1,196.46 and 735.68 is: 1,106.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.81 : 1,196.46 = 735.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.81/1,196.46 = 735.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.81x = 1,196.46 × 735.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.81x = 880,205.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,205.71/795.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.05

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