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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.06, 1,193.00 and 580.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.06, 1,193.00 and 580.41 is: 870.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.06 : 1,193.00 = 580.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.06/1,193.00 = 580.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.06x = 1,193.00 × 580.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.06x = 692,426.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,426.23/795.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.91

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