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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.60, 1,193.76 and 363.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.60, 1,193.76 and 363.06 is: 544.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.60 : 1,193.76 = 363.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.60/1,193.76 = 363.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.60x = 1,193.76 × 363.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.60x = 433,406.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,406.51/795.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.75

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