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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.20, 1,192.91 and 308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.20, 1,192.91 and 308.25 is: 462.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.20 : 1,192.91 = 308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.20/1,192.91 = 308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.20x = 1,192.91 × 308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.20x = 367,712.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,712.97/795.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.42

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