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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.34, 1,194.33 and 283.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.34, 1,194.33 and 283.34 is: 424.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.34 : 1,194.33 = 283.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.34/1,194.33 = 283.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.34x = 1,194.33 × 283.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.34x = 338,401.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,401.46/796.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.95

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