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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.93, 1,191.96 and 672.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.93, 1,191.96 and 672.93 is: 1,007.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.93 : 1,191.96 = 672.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.93/1,191.96 = 672.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.93x = 1,191.96 × 672.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.93x = 802,105.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,105.64/795.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.76

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