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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.84, 1,193.44 and 708.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.84, 1,193.44 and 708.16 is: 1,061.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.84 : 1,193.44 = 708.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.84/1,193.44 = 708.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.84x = 1,193.44 × 708.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.84x = 845,146.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,146.47/795.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.96

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