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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.69, 1,191.74 and 385.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.69, 1,191.74 and 385.13 is: 576.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.69 : 1,191.74 = 385.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.69/1,191.74 = 385.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.69x = 1,191.74 × 385.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.69x = 458,974.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,974.83/795.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.83

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