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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.76, 1,193.10 and 503.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.76, 1,193.10 and 503.44 is: 754.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.76 : 1,193.10 = 503.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.76/1,193.10 = 503.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.76x = 1,193.10 × 503.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.76x = 600,654.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,654.26/795.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.82

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