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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.84, 1,192.45 and 765.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.84, 1,192.45 and 765.47 is: 1,146.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.84 : 1,192.45 = 765.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.84/1,192.45 = 765.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.84x = 1,192.45 × 765.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.84x = 912,784.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,784.70/795.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.94

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