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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.73, 1,255.02 and 795.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.73, 1,255.02 and 795.09 is: 1,094.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.73 : 1,255.02 = 795.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.73/1,255.02 = 795.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.73x = 1,255.02 × 795.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.73x = 997,853.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,853.85/911.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.46

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