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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.74, 1,192.98 and 362.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.74, 1,192.98 and 362.39 is: 543.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.74 : 1,192.98 = 362.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.74/1,192.98 = 362.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.74x = 1,192.98 × 362.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.74x = 432,324.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,324.02/795.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.30

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