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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.90, 1,192.76 and 506.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.90, 1,192.76 and 506.82 is: 759.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.90 : 1,192.76 = 506.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.90/1,192.76 = 506.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.90x = 1,192.76 × 506.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.90x = 604,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,514.62/795.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.54

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