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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.07, 1,192.66 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.07, 1,192.66 and 275.12 is: 412.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.07 : 1,192.66 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.07/1,192.66 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.07x = 1,192.66 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.07x = 328,124.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,124.62/795.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.70

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