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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.39, 1,193.58 and 535.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.39, 1,193.58 and 535.47 is: 803.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.39 : 1,193.58 = 535.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.39/1,193.58 = 535.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.39x = 1,193.58 × 535.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.39x = 639,126.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,126.28/795.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.54

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