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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.42, 1,193.21 and 623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.42, 1,193.21 and 623.20 is: 934.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.42 : 1,193.21 = 623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.42/1,193.21 = 623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.42x = 1,193.21 × 623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.42x = 743,608.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,608.47/795.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.86

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