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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.20, 1,192.80 and 410.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.20, 1,192.80 and 410.56 is: 615.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.20 : 1,192.80 = 410.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.20/1,192.80 = 410.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.20x = 1,192.80 × 410.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.20x = 489,715.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,715.97/795.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.84

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