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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.69, 1,193.58 and 362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.69, 1,193.58 and 362.88 is: 544.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.69 : 1,193.58 = 362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.69/1,193.58 = 362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.69x = 1,193.58 × 362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.69x = 433,126.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,126.31/795.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.34

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