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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.20, 1,195.50 and 755.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.20, 1,195.50 and 755.16 is: 1,133.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.20 : 1,195.50 = 755.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.20/1,195.50 = 755.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.20x = 1,195.50 × 755.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.20x = 902,793.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,793.78/796.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.88

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