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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.88, 1,193.40 and 357.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.88, 1,193.40 and 357.25 is: 535.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.88 : 1,193.40 = 357.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.88/1,193.40 = 357.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.88x = 1,193.40 × 357.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.88x = 426,342.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,342.15/795.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.69

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