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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.34, 1,193.84 and 487.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.34, 1,193.84 and 487.20 is: 730.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.34 : 1,193.84 = 487.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.34/1,193.84 = 487.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.34x = 1,193.84 × 487.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.34x = 581,638.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,638.85/796.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.39

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