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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.23, 1,190.98 and 404.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.23, 1,190.98 and 404.00 is: 605.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.23 : 1,190.98 = 404.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.23/1,190.98 = 404.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.23x = 1,190.98 × 404.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.23x = 481,147.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,147.95/795.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.05

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