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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.43, 1,193.37 and 275.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.43, 1,193.37 and 275.59 is: 413.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.43 : 1,193.37 = 275.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.43/1,193.37 = 275.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.43x = 1,193.37 × 275.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.43x = 328,880.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,880.84/795.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.46

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