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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.78, 1,193.77 and 333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.78, 1,193.77 and 333.88 is: 500.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.78 : 1,193.77 = 333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.78/1,193.77 = 333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.78x = 1,193.77 × 333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.78x = 398,575.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,575.93/795.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.86

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