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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.84, 1,192.95 and 672.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.84, 1,192.95 and 672.72 is: 1,008.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.84 : 1,192.95 = 672.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.84/1,192.95 = 672.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.84x = 1,192.95 × 672.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.84x = 802,521.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,521.32/795.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.40

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