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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.56, 1,192.86 and 538.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.56, 1,192.86 and 538.28 is: 807.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.56 : 1,192.86 = 538.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.56/1,192.86 = 538.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.56x = 1,192.86 × 538.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.56x = 642,092.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,092.68/795.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.10

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