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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.08, 1,192.62 and 508.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.08, 1,192.62 and 508.34 is: 762.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.08 : 1,192.62 = 508.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.08/1,192.62 = 508.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.08x = 1,192.62 × 508.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.08x = 606,256.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,256.45/795.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.51

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