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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.24, 1,192.98 and 430.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.24, 1,192.98 and 430.08 is: 645.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.24 : 1,192.98 = 430.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.24/1,192.98 = 430.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.24x = 1,192.98 × 430.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.24x = 513,076.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,076.84/795.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.18

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