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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.09, 1,192.97 and 430.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.09, 1,192.97 and 430.13 is: 645.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.09 : 1,192.97 = 430.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.09/1,192.97 = 430.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.09x = 1,192.97 × 430.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.09x = 513,132.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,132.19/795.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.38

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