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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.51, 1,192.58 and 384.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.51, 1,192.58 and 384.09 is: 575.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.51 : 1,192.58 = 384.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.51/1,192.58 = 384.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.51x = 1,192.58 × 384.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.51x = 458,053.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,053.10/795.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.80

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