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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.43, 1,192.22 and 301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.43, 1,192.22 and 301.52 is: 451.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.43 : 1,192.22 = 301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.43/1,192.22 = 301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.43x = 1,192.22 × 301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.43x = 359,479.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,479.65/795.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.93

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