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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.29, 1,190.97 and 521.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.29, 1,190.97 and 521.10 is: 780.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.29 : 1,190.97 = 521.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.29/1,190.97 = 521.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.29x = 1,190.97 × 521.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.29x = 620,614.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,614.47/795.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.37

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