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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.16, 1,190.98 and 611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.16, 1,190.98 and 611.20 is: 915.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.16 : 1,190.98 = 611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.16/1,190.98 = 611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.16x = 1,190.98 × 611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.16x = 727,926.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,926.98/795.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.45

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