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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.30, 1,193.28 and 487.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.30, 1,193.28 and 487.16 is: 730.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.30 : 1,193.28 = 487.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.30/1,193.28 = 487.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.30x = 1,193.28 × 487.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.30x = 581,312.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,312.32/795.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.93

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