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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.88, 1,192.74 and 411.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.88, 1,192.74 and 411.40 is: 616.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.88 : 1,192.74 = 411.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.88/1,192.74 = 411.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.88x = 1,192.74 × 411.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.88x = 490,693.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,693.24/795.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.54

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