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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.01, 1,192.41 and 405.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.01, 1,192.41 and 405.99 is: 608.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.01 : 1,192.41 = 405.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.01/1,192.41 = 405.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.01x = 1,192.41 × 405.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.01x = 484,109.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,109.52/796.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.17

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