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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.80, 1,194.11 and 430.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.80, 1,194.11 and 430.69 is: 646.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.80 : 1,194.11 = 430.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.80/1,194.11 = 430.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.80x = 1,194.11 × 430.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.80x = 514,291.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,291.24/795.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.26

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