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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.84, 1,193.76 and 362.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.84, 1,193.76 and 362.48 is: 543.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.84 : 1,193.76 = 362.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.84/1,193.76 = 362.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.84x = 1,193.76 × 362.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.84x = 432,714.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,714.12/795.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.72

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