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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.34, 1,193.10 and 384.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.34, 1,193.10 and 384.40 is: 576.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.34 : 1,193.10 = 384.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.34/1,193.10 = 384.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.34x = 1,193.10 × 384.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.34x = 458,627.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,627.64/795.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.64

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