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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.76, 1,192.26 and 362.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.76, 1,192.26 and 362.68 is: 543.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.76 : 1,192.26 = 362.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.76/1,192.26 = 362.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.76x = 1,192.26 × 362.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.76x = 432,408.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,408.86/795.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.39

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