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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.54, 1,193.22 and 503.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.54, 1,193.22 and 503.94 is: 755.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.54 : 1,193.22 = 503.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.54/1,193.22 = 503.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.54x = 1,193.22 × 503.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.54x = 601,311.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,311.29/795.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.85

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