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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.18, 1,191.39 and 657.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.18, 1,191.39 and 657.94 is: 984.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.18 : 1,191.39 = 657.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.18/1,191.39 = 657.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.18x = 1,191.39 × 657.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.18x = 783,863.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,863.14/796.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.53

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