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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.34, 1,193.34 and 429.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.34, 1,193.34 and 429.70 is: 644.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.34 : 1,193.34 = 429.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.34/1,193.34 = 429.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.34x = 1,193.34 × 429.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.34x = 512,778.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,778.20/795.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.73

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