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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795, 1,192.20 and 274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795, 1,192.20 and 274.88 is: 412.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795 : 1,192.20 = 274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795/1,192.20 = 274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795x = 1,192.20 × 274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795x = 327,711.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,711.94/795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.22

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