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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.25, 1,191.49 and 551.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.25, 1,191.49 and 551.93 is: 826.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.25 : 1,191.49 = 551.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.25/1,191.49 = 551.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.25x = 1,191.49 × 551.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.25x = 657,616.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,616.32/795.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.93

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