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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.25, 1,193.46 and 384.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.25, 1,193.46 and 384.62 is: 577.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.25 : 1,193.46 = 384.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.25/1,193.46 = 384.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.25x = 1,193.46 × 384.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.25x = 459,028.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,028.59/795.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.21

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