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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.42, 1,192.32 and 507.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.42, 1,192.32 and 507.06 is: 760.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.42 : 1,192.32 = 507.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.42/1,192.32 = 507.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.42x = 1,192.32 × 507.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.42x = 604,577.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,577.78/795.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.07

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