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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.13, 1,192.90 and 275.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.13, 1,192.90 and 275.14 is: 412.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.13 : 1,192.90 = 275.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.13/1,192.90 = 275.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.13x = 1,192.90 × 275.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.13x = 328,214.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,214.51/795.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.78

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