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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.92, 1,193.30 and 308.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.92, 1,193.30 and 308.75 is: 462.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.92 : 1,193.30 = 308.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.92/1,193.30 = 308.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.92x = 1,193.30 × 308.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.92x = 368,429.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,429.83/795.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.90

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