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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.93, 1,194.35 and 430.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.93, 1,194.35 and 430.92 is: 646.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.93 : 1,194.35 = 430.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.93/1,194.35 = 430.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.93x = 1,194.35 × 430.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.93x = 514,667.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,667.15/795.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.63

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