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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.09, 1,193.40 and 384.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.09, 1,193.40 and 384.51 is: 577.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.09 : 1,193.40 = 384.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.09/1,193.40 = 384.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.09x = 1,193.40 × 384.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.09x = 458,874.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,874.23/795.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.13

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