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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.16, 1,194.24 and 601.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.16, 1,194.24 and 601.28 is: 901.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.16 : 1,194.24 = 601.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.16/1,194.24 = 601.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.16x = 1,194.24 × 601.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.16x = 718,072.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,072.63/796.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.92

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