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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.90, 1,191.93 and 704.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.90, 1,191.93 and 704.70 is: 1,055.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.90 : 1,191.93 = 704.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.90/1,191.93 = 704.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.90x = 1,191.93 × 704.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.90x = 839,953.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,953.07/795.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.35

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