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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.12, 1,192.64 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.12, 1,192.64 and 275.12 is: 412.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.12 : 1,192.64 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.12/1,192.64 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.12x = 1,192.64 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.12x = 328,119.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,119.12/795.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.67

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