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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.46, 1,193.64 and 385.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.46, 1,193.64 and 385.02 is: 577.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.46 : 1,193.64 = 385.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.46/1,193.64 = 385.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.46x = 1,193.64 × 385.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.46x = 459,575.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,575.27/795.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.75

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