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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.62, 1,193.16 and 356.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.62, 1,193.16 and 356.86 is: 535.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.62 : 1,193.16 = 356.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.62/1,193.16 = 356.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.62x = 1,193.16 × 356.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.62x = 425,784.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,784.18/795.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.16

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