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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.39, 1,192.75 and 301.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.39, 1,192.75 and 301.71 is: 452.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.39 : 1,192.75 = 301.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.39/1,192.75 = 301.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.39x = 1,192.75 × 301.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.39x = 359,864.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,864.60/795.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.44

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