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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.04, 1,192.64 and 282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.04, 1,192.64 and 282.08 is: 423.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.04 : 1,192.64 = 282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.04/1,192.64 = 282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.04x = 1,192.64 × 282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.04x = 336,419.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,419.89/795.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.15

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