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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.95, 1,191.90 and 501.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.95, 1,191.90 and 501.45 is: 752.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.95 : 1,191.90 = 501.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.95/1,191.90 = 501.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.95x = 1,191.90 × 501.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.95x = 597,678.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,678.26/793.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.79

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