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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.51, 1,192.41 and 517.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.51, 1,192.41 and 517.52 is: 775.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.51 : 1,192.41 = 517.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.51/1,192.41 = 517.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.51x = 1,192.41 × 517.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.51x = 617,096.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,096.02/795.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.72

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