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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.47, 1,192.89 and 275.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.47, 1,192.89 and 275.37 is: 412.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.47 : 1,192.89 = 275.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.47/1,192.89 = 275.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.47x = 1,192.89 × 275.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.47x = 328,482.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,482.68/795.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.94

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