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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.20, 1,192.60 and 275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.20, 1,192.60 and 275.16 is: 412.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.20 : 1,192.60 = 275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.20/1,192.60 = 275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.20x = 1,192.60 × 275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.20x = 328,155.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,155.82/795.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.67

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