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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.53, 1,192.59 and 405.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.53, 1,192.59 and 405.02 is: 607.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.53 : 1,192.59 = 405.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.53/1,192.59 = 405.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.53x = 1,192.59 × 405.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.53x = 483,016.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,016.84/795.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.17

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