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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.79, 1,193.28 and 333.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.79, 1,193.28 and 333.45 is: 500.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.79 : 1,193.28 = 333.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.79/1,193.28 = 333.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.79x = 1,193.28 × 333.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.79x = 397,899.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,899.22/795.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.01

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