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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.46, 1,193.19 and 362.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.46, 1,193.19 and 362.11 is: 543.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.46 : 1,193.19 = 362.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.46/1,193.19 = 362.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.46x = 1,193.19 × 362.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.46x = 432,066.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,066.03/795.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.17

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