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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.12, 1,195.20 and 487.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.12, 1,195.20 and 487.20 is: 731.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.12 : 1,195.20 = 487.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.12/1,195.20 = 487.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.12x = 1,195.20 × 487.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.12x = 582,301.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,301.44/796.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.42

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