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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.57, 1,193.99 and 362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.57, 1,193.99 and 362.76 is: 544.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.57 : 1,193.99 = 362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.57/1,193.99 = 362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.57x = 1,193.99 × 362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.57x = 433,130.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,130.00/795.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.43

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