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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.22, 1,190.30 and 575.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.22, 1,190.30 and 575.10 is: 860.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.22 : 1,190.30 = 575.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.22/1,190.30 = 575.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.22x = 1,190.30 × 575.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.22x = 684,538.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,538.65/795.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.82

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