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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.01, 1,192.75 and 384.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.01, 1,192.75 and 384.17 is: 576.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.01 : 1,192.75 = 384.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.01/1,192.75 = 384.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.01x = 1,192.75 × 384.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.01x = 458,218.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,218.77/795.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.37

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