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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.43, 1,193.34 and 362.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.43, 1,193.34 and 362.62 is: 544.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.43 : 1,193.34 = 362.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.43/1,193.34 = 362.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.43x = 1,193.34 × 362.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.43x = 432,728.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,728.95/795.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.02

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