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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.98, 1,193.43 and 507.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.98, 1,193.43 and 507.62 is: 761.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.98 : 1,193.43 = 507.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.98/1,193.43 = 507.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.98x = 1,193.43 × 507.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.98x = 605,808.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,808.94/795.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.09

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