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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.94, 1,193.16 and 430.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.94, 1,193.16 and 430.76 is: 645.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.94 : 1,193.16 = 430.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.94/1,193.16 = 430.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.94x = 1,193.16 × 430.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.94x = 513,965.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,965.60/795.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.73

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