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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.51, 1,193.16 and 502.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.51, 1,193.16 and 502.14 is: 753.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.51 : 1,193.16 = 502.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.51/1,193.16 = 502.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.51x = 1,193.16 × 502.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.51x = 599,133.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,133.36/795.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.14

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