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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796, 1,195.08 and 681.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796, 1,195.08 and 681.16 is: 1,022.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796 : 1,195.08 = 681.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796/1,195.08 = 681.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796x = 1,195.08 × 681.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796x = 814,040.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,040.69/796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.66

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