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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.63, 1,191.41 and 520.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.63, 1,191.41 and 520.92 is: 780.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.63 : 1,191.41 = 520.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.63/1,191.41 = 520.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.63x = 1,191.41 × 520.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.63x = 620,626.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,626.69/795.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.04

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