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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.63, 1,192.37 and 411.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.63, 1,192.37 and 411.15 is: 616.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.63 : 1,192.37 = 411.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.63/1,192.37 = 411.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.63x = 1,192.37 × 411.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.63x = 490,240.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,240.87/795.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.17

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