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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.64, 1,193.34 and 356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.64, 1,193.34 and 356.80 is: 535.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.64 : 1,193.34 = 356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.64/1,193.34 = 356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.64x = 1,193.34 × 356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.64x = 425,783.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,783.71/795.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.15

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