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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.25, 1,192.52 and 384.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.25, 1,192.52 and 384.05 is: 575.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.25 : 1,192.52 = 384.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.25/1,192.52 = 384.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.25x = 1,192.52 × 384.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.25x = 457,979.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,979.42/796.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.17

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