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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.26, 1,194.80 and 736.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.26, 1,194.80 and 736.13 is: 1,104.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.26 : 1,194.80 = 736.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.26/1,194.80 = 736.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.26x = 1,194.80 × 736.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.26x = 879,518.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,518.47/796.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.56

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