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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.90, 1,194.11 and 505.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.90, 1,194.11 and 505.21 is: 757.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.90 : 1,194.11 = 505.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.90/1,194.11 = 505.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.90x = 1,194.11 × 505.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.90x = 603,276.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,276.31/795.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.98

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