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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.96, 1,092.53 and 762.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.96, 1,092.53 and 762.12 is: 1,046.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.96 : 1,092.53 = 762.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.96/1,092.53 = 762.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.96x = 1,092.53 × 762.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.96x = 832,640.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,640.87/795.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.08

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