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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.64, 1,192.11 and 502.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.64, 1,192.11 and 502.42 is: 752.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.64 : 1,192.11 = 502.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.64/1,192.11 = 502.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.64x = 1,192.11 × 502.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.64x = 598,939.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,939.91/795.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.78

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