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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.93, 1,192.96 and 487.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.93, 1,192.96 and 487.93 is: 731.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.93 : 1,192.96 = 487.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.93/1,192.96 = 487.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.93x = 1,192.96 × 487.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.93x = 582,080.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,080.97/795.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.32

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