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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795, 1,193.04 and 580.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795, 1,193.04 and 580.08 is: 870.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795 : 1,193.04 = 580.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795/1,193.04 = 580.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795x = 1,193.04 × 580.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795x = 692,058.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,058.64/795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.51

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