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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.40, 1,191.90 and 699.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.40, 1,191.90 and 699.20 is: 1,046.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.40 : 1,191.90 = 699.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.40/1,191.90 = 699.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.40x = 1,191.90 × 699.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.40x = 833,376.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,376.48/796.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.43

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