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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.73, 1,193.84 and 357.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.73, 1,193.84 and 357.35 is: 536.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.73 : 1,193.84 = 357.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.73/1,193.84 = 357.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.73x = 1,193.84 × 357.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.73x = 426,618.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,618.72/795.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.14

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