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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.76, 1,193.56 and 362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.76, 1,193.56 and 362.80 is: 544.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.76 : 1,193.56 = 362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.76/1,193.56 = 362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.76x = 1,193.56 × 362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.76x = 433,023.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,023.57/795.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.16

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