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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.97, 1,193.96 and 453.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.97, 1,193.96 and 453.25 is: 679.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.97 : 1,193.96 = 453.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.97/1,193.96 = 453.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.97x = 1,193.96 × 453.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.97x = 541,162.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,162.37/795.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.88

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