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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.40, 1,191.18 and 538.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.40, 1,191.18 and 538.12 is: 805.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.40 : 1,191.18 = 538.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.40/1,191.18 = 538.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.40x = 1,191.18 × 538.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.40x = 640,997.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,997.78/795.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.88

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