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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.57, 1,192.89 and 275.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.57, 1,192.89 and 275.31 is: 412.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.57 : 1,192.89 = 275.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.57/1,192.89 = 275.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.57x = 1,192.89 × 275.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.57x = 328,414.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,414.55/795.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.80

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