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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.50, 1,193.32 and 275.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.50, 1,193.32 and 275.59 is: 413.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.50 : 1,193.32 = 275.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.50/1,193.32 = 275.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.50x = 1,193.32 × 275.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.50x = 328,867.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,867.06/795.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.41

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