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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.41, 1,197.92 and 795.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.41, 1,197.92 and 795.30 is: 1,184.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.41 : 1,197.92 = 795.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.41/1,197.92 = 795.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.41x = 1,197.92 × 795.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.41x = 952,703.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,703.27/804.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.35

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