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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.33, 1,192.68 and 275.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.33, 1,192.68 and 275.22 is: 412.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.33 : 1,192.68 = 275.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.33/1,192.68 = 275.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.33x = 1,192.68 × 275.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.33x = 328,249.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,249.39/795.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.72

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