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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.40, 1,194.08 and 716.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.40, 1,194.08 and 716.16 is: 1,073.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.40 : 1,194.08 = 716.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.40/1,194.08 = 716.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.40x = 1,194.08 × 716.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.40x = 855,152.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,152.33/796.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.77

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