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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.43, 1,148.90 and 795.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.43, 1,148.90 and 795.53 is: 1,097.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.43 : 1,148.90 = 795.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.43/1,148.90 = 795.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.43x = 1,148.90 × 795.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.43x = 913,981.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,981.27/832.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.96

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