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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.52, 1,192.20 and 506.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.52, 1,192.20 and 506.44 is: 758.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.52 : 1,192.20 = 506.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.52/1,192.20 = 506.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.52x = 1,192.20 × 506.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.52x = 603,777.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,777.77/795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.97

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