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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.44, 1,192.68 and 539.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.44, 1,192.68 and 539.12 is: 808.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.44 : 1,192.68 = 539.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.44/1,192.68 = 539.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.44x = 1,192.68 × 539.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.44x = 642,997.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,997.64/795.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.35

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