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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.13, 1,192.70 and 362.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.13, 1,192.70 and 362.77 is: 544.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.13 : 1,192.70 = 362.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.13/1,192.70 = 362.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.13x = 1,192.70 × 362.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.13x = 432,673.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,673.97/795.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.16

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