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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.16, 1,192.08 and 410.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.16, 1,192.08 and 410.60 is: 614.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.16 : 1,192.08 = 410.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.16/1,192.08 = 410.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.16x = 1,192.08 × 410.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.16x = 489,472.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,472.57/796.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.79

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