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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.23, 1,192.47 and 294.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.23, 1,192.47 and 294.74 is: 441.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.23 : 1,192.47 = 294.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.23/1,192.47 = 294.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.23x = 1,192.47 × 294.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.23x = 351,471.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,471.59/795.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.97

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