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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.92, 1,192.59 and 430.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.92, 1,192.59 and 430.88 is: 645.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.92 : 1,192.59 = 430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.92/1,192.59 = 430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.92x = 1,192.59 × 430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.92x = 513,857.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,857.22/795.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.62

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