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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.21, 1,192.82 and 356.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.21, 1,192.82 and 356.11 is: 534.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.21 : 1,192.82 = 356.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.21/1,192.82 = 356.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.21x = 1,192.82 × 356.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.21x = 424,775.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,775.13/795.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.17

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