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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.23, 1,193.08 and 384.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.23, 1,193.08 and 384.29 is: 576.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.23 : 1,193.08 = 384.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.23/1,193.08 = 384.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.23x = 1,193.08 × 384.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.23x = 458,482.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,482.75/795.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.54

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