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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.24, 1,096.39 and 706.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.24, 1,096.39 and 706.43 is: 972.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.24 : 1,096.39 = 706.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.24/1,096.39 = 706.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.24x = 1,096.39 × 706.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.24x = 774,515.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,515.54/796.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.72

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