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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.06, 1,192.16 and 405.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.06, 1,192.16 and 405.03 is: 606.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.06 : 1,192.16 = 405.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.06/1,192.16 = 405.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.06x = 1,192.16 × 405.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.06x = 482,860.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,860.56/796.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.56

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