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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.26, 1,192.92 and 361.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.26, 1,192.92 and 361.91 is: 542.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.26 : 1,192.92 = 361.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.26/1,192.92 = 361.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.26x = 1,192.92 × 361.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.26x = 431,729.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,729.68/795.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.88

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