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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.38, 1,192.77 and 275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.38, 1,192.77 and 275.24 is: 412.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.38 : 1,192.77 = 275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.38/1,192.77 = 275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.38x = 1,192.77 × 275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.38x = 328,296.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,296.64/795.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.76

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