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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.67, 1,192.75 and 333.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.67, 1,192.75 and 333.86 is: 500.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.67 : 1,192.75 = 333.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.67/1,192.75 = 333.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.67x = 1,192.75 × 333.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.67x = 398,210.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,210.69/795.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.47

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