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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.85, 1,193.73 and 522.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.85, 1,193.73 and 522.16 is: 783.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.85 : 1,193.73 = 522.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.85/1,193.73 = 522.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.85x = 1,193.73 × 522.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.85x = 623,318.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,318.06/795.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.21

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