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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.44, 1,193.40 and 502.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.44, 1,193.40 and 502.60 is: 754.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.44 : 1,193.40 = 502.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.44/1,193.40 = 502.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.44x = 1,193.40 × 502.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.44x = 599,802.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,802.84/795.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.05

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