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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.11, 1,194.37 and 430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.11, 1,194.37 and 430.40 is: 645.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.11 : 1,194.37 = 430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.11/1,194.37 = 430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.11x = 1,194.37 × 430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.11x = 514,050.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,050.88/796.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.70

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