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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.80, 1,193.70 and 504.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.80, 1,193.70 and 504.20 is: 756.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.80 : 1,193.70 = 504.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.80/1,193.70 = 504.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.80x = 1,193.70 × 504.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.80x = 601,863.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,863.54/795.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.30

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