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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.07, 1,191.93 and 522.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.07, 1,191.93 and 522.37 is: 783.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.07 : 1,191.93 = 522.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.07/1,191.93 = 522.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.07x = 1,191.93 × 522.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.07x = 622,628.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,628.47/795.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.11

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