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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.24, 1,192.62 and 453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.24, 1,192.62 and 453 is: 679.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.24 : 1,192.62 = 453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.24/1,192.62 = 453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.24x = 1,192.62 × 453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.24x = 540,256.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,256.86/795.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.36

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