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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.50, 1,193.24 and 308.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.50, 1,193.24 and 308.55 is: 462.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.50 : 1,193.24 = 308.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.50/1,193.24 = 308.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.50x = 1,193.24 × 308.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.50x = 368,174.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,174.20/795.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.82

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