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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.22, 1,193.17 and 430.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.22, 1,193.17 and 430.26 is: 645.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.22 : 1,193.17 = 430.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.22/1,193.17 = 430.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.22x = 1,193.17 × 430.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.22x = 513,372.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,372.25/795.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.57

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