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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.08, 1,192.70 and 301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.08, 1,192.70 and 301.38 is: 452.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.08 : 1,192.70 = 301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.08/1,192.70 = 301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.08x = 1,192.70 × 301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.08x = 359,455.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,455.93/795.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.10

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