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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.84, 1,192.89 and 522.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.84, 1,192.89 and 522.12 is: 782.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.84 : 1,192.89 = 522.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.84/1,192.89 = 522.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.84x = 1,192.89 × 522.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.84x = 622,831.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,831.73/795.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.61

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