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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.84, 1,194.10 and 430.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.84, 1,194.10 and 430.89 is: 646.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.84 : 1,194.10 = 430.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.84/1,194.10 = 430.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.84x = 1,194.10 × 430.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.84x = 514,525.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,525.75/795.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.52

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