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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.96, 1,100.40 and 788.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.96, 1,100.40 and 788.67 is: 1,090.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.96 : 1,100.40 = 788.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.96/1,100.40 = 788.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.96x = 1,100.40 × 788.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.96x = 867,852.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,852.47/795.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.32

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