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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795, 1,192.50 and 339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795, 1,192.50 and 339 is: 508.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795 : 1,192.50 = 339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795/1,192.50 = 339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795x = 1,192.50 × 339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795x = 404,257.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,257.50/795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.50

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