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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.06, 1,187.83 and 707.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.06, 1,187.83 and 707.95 is: 1,056.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.06 : 1,187.83 = 707.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.06/1,187.83 = 707.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.06x = 1,187.83 × 707.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.06x = 840,924.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,924.25/796.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.36

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