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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795, 1,192.90 and 601.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795, 1,192.90 and 601.19 is: 902.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795 : 1,192.90 = 601.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795/1,192.90 = 601.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795x = 1,192.90 × 601.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795x = 717,159.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,159.55/795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.09

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