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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.12, 1,192.44 and 282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.12, 1,192.44 and 282 is: 422.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.12 : 1,192.44 = 282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.12/1,192.44 = 282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.12x = 1,192.44 × 282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.12x = 336,268.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,268.08/795.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.91

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