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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.04, 1,188.61 and 713.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.04, 1,188.61 and 713.24 is: 1,064.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.04 : 1,188.61 = 713.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.04/1,188.61 = 713.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.04x = 1,188.61 × 713.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.04x = 847,764.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,764.20/796.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.98

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