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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.32, 1,196.92 and 660.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.32, 1,196.92 and 660.24 is: 992.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.32 : 1,196.92 = 660.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.32/1,196.92 = 660.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.32x = 1,196.92 × 660.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.32x = 790,254.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,254.46/796.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.38

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