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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.40, 1,191.68 and 361.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.40, 1,191.68 and 361.64 is: 541.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.40 : 1,191.68 = 361.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.40/1,191.68 = 361.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.40x = 1,191.68 × 361.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.40x = 430,959.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,959.16/795.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.81

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