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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.14, 1,192.50 and 612.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.14, 1,192.50 and 612.18 is: 916.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.14 : 1,192.50 = 612.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.14/1,192.50 = 612.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.14x = 1,192.50 × 612.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.14x = 730,024.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,024.65/796.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.96

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