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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.23, 1,192.26 and 378.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.23, 1,192.26 and 378.80 is: 567.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.23 : 1,192.26 = 378.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.23/1,192.26 = 378.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.23x = 1,192.26 × 378.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.23x = 451,628.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,628.09/795.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.92

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