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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.34, 1,193.70 and 673.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.34, 1,193.70 and 673.22 is: 1,009.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.34 : 1,193.70 = 673.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.34/1,193.70 = 673.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.34x = 1,193.70 × 673.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.34x = 803,622.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,622.71/796.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.15

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