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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.03, 1,191.84 and 404.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.03, 1,191.84 and 404.52 is: 606.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.03 : 1,191.84 = 404.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.03/1,191.84 = 404.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.03x = 1,191.84 × 404.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.03x = 482,123.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,123.12/795.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.42

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