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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.87, 1,198.85 and 735.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.87, 1,198.85 and 735.75 is: 1,108.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.87 : 1,198.85 = 735.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.87/1,198.85 = 735.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.87x = 1,198.85 × 735.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.87x = 882,050.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,050.21/795.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.28

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