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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.94, 1,193.02 and 357.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.94, 1,193.02 and 357.11 is: 535.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.94 : 1,193.02 = 357.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.94/1,193.02 = 357.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.94x = 1,193.02 × 357.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.94x = 426,032.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,032.51/795.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.26

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