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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.56, 1,193.81 and 430.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.56, 1,193.81 and 430.65 is: 646.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.56 : 1,193.81 = 430.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.56/1,193.81 = 430.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.56x = 1,193.81 × 430.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.56x = 514,112.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,112.12/795.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.23

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