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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.04, 1,194.40 and 411.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.04, 1,194.40 and 411.56 is: 617.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.04 : 1,194.40 = 411.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.04/1,194.40 = 411.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.04x = 1,194.40 × 411.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.04x = 491,567.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,567.26/796.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.52

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