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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.91, 1,192.81 and 502.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.91, 1,192.81 and 502.49 is: 753.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.91 : 1,192.81 = 502.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.91/1,192.81 = 502.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.91x = 1,192.81 × 502.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.91x = 599,375.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,375.10/795.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.07

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