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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.61, 1,192.87 and 326.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.61, 1,192.87 and 326.89 is: 490.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.61 : 1,192.87 = 326.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.61/1,192.87 = 326.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.61x = 1,192.87 × 326.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.61x = 389,937.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,937.27/795.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.11

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