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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.74, 1,193.40 and 535.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.74, 1,193.40 and 535.59 is: 803.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.74 : 1,193.40 = 535.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.74/1,193.40 = 535.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.74x = 1,193.40 × 535.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.74x = 639,173.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,173.11/795.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.25

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