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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.26, 1,192.55 and 326.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.26, 1,192.55 and 326.41 is: 489.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.26 : 1,192.55 = 326.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.26/1,192.55 = 326.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.26x = 1,192.55 × 326.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.26x = 389,263.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,263.76/795.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.48

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