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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.20, 1,192.25 and 681.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.20, 1,192.25 and 681.38 is: 1,020.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.20 : 1,192.25 = 681.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.20/1,192.25 = 681.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.20x = 1,192.25 × 681.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.20x = 812,375.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,375.31/796.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.32

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