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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.65, 1,193.22 and 551.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.65, 1,193.22 and 551.44 is: 826.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.65 : 1,193.22 = 551.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.65/1,193.22 = 551.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.65x = 1,193.22 × 551.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.65x = 657,988.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,988.32/795.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.98

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