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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.02, 1,192.40 and 553.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.02, 1,192.40 and 553.02 is: 828.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.02 : 1,192.40 = 553.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.02/1,192.40 = 553.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.02x = 1,192.40 × 553.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.02x = 659,421.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,421.05/796.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.40

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