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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.44, 1,192.41 and 430.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.44, 1,192.41 and 430.26 is: 644.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.44 : 1,192.41 = 430.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.44/1,192.41 = 430.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.44x = 1,192.41 × 430.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.44x = 513,046.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,046.33/795.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.99

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