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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.54, 1,193.18 and 384.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.54, 1,193.18 and 384.58 is: 576.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.54 : 1,193.18 = 384.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.54/1,193.18 = 384.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.54x = 1,193.18 × 384.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.54x = 458,873.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,873.16/795.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.81

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