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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.33, 1,193.34 and 549.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.33, 1,193.34 and 549.28 is: 823.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.33 : 1,193.34 = 549.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.33/1,193.34 = 549.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.33x = 1,193.34 × 549.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.33x = 655,474.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,474.81/796.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.12

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