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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.74, 1,194.11 and 430.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.74, 1,194.11 and 430.77 is: 646.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.74 : 1,194.11 = 430.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.74/1,194.11 = 430.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.74x = 1,194.11 × 430.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.74x = 514,386.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,386.76/795.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.43

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