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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.72, 1,192.73 and 301.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.72, 1,192.73 and 301.89 is: 452.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.72 : 1,192.73 = 301.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.72/1,192.73 = 301.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.72x = 1,192.73 × 301.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.72x = 360,076.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,076.22/795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.52

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