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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.26, 1,193.16 and 535.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.26, 1,193.16 and 535.70 is: 802.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.26 : 1,193.16 = 535.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.26/1,193.16 = 535.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.26x = 1,193.16 × 535.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.26x = 639,175.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,175.81/796.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.72

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