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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.70, 1,192.62 and 405.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.70, 1,192.62 and 405.58 is: 607.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.70 : 1,192.62 = 405.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.70/1,192.62 = 405.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.70x = 1,192.62 × 405.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.70x = 483,702.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,702.82/795.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.90

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