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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.38, 1,194.76 and 643.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.38, 1,194.76 and 643.68 is: 965.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.38 : 1,194.76 = 643.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.38/1,194.76 = 643.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.38x = 1,194.76 × 643.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.38x = 769,043.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,043.12/796.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.67

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