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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.83, 1,193.59 and 275.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.83, 1,193.59 and 275.85 is: 413.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.83 : 1,193.59 = 275.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.83/1,193.59 = 275.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.83x = 1,193.59 × 275.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.83x = 329,251.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,251.80/795.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.72

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