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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.66, 1,193.43 and 333.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.66, 1,193.43 and 333.19 is: 499.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.66 : 1,193.43 = 333.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.66/1,193.43 = 333.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.66x = 1,193.43 × 333.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.66x = 397,638.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,638.94/795.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.76

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