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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.26, 1,192.70 and 641.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.26, 1,192.70 and 641.36 is: 960.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.26 : 1,192.70 = 641.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.26/1,192.70 = 641.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.26x = 1,192.70 × 641.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.26x = 764,940.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,940.90/796.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.67

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