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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.96, 1,191.60 and 521.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.96, 1,191.60 and 521.16 is: 780.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.96 : 1,191.60 = 521.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.96/1,191.60 = 521.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.96x = 1,191.60 × 521.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.96x = 621,014.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,014.26/795.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.21

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