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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.83, 1,191.61 and 520.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.83, 1,191.61 and 520.93 is: 780.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.83 : 1,191.61 = 520.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.83/1,191.61 = 520.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.83x = 1,191.61 × 520.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.83x = 620,747.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,747.54/795.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.01

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