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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.39, 1,192.66 and 487.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.39, 1,192.66 and 487.38 is: 730.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.39 : 1,192.66 = 487.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.39/1,192.66 = 487.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.39x = 1,192.66 × 487.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.39x = 581,276.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,276.19/795.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.81

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