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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.16, 1,194.60 and 405.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.16, 1,194.60 and 405.92 is: 609.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.16 : 1,194.60 = 405.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.16/1,194.60 = 405.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.16x = 1,194.60 × 405.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.16x = 484,912.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,912.03/796.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.06

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