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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.03, 1,191.27 and 502.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.03, 1,191.27 and 502.48 is: 752.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.03 : 1,191.27 = 502.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.03/1,191.27 = 502.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.03x = 1,191.27 × 502.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.03x = 598,587.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,587.25/795.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.91

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