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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.63, 1,193.51 and 333.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.63, 1,193.51 and 333.33 is: 500.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.63 : 1,193.51 = 333.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.63/1,193.51 = 333.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.63x = 1,193.51 × 333.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.63x = 397,832.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,832.69/795.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.02

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