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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.90, 1,191.15 and 698.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.90, 1,191.15 and 698.70 is: 1,045.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.90 : 1,191.15 = 698.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.90/1,191.15 = 698.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.90x = 1,191.15 × 698.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.90x = 832,256.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,256.51/795.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.68

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