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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.40, 1,194.52 and 499.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.40, 1,194.52 and 499.92 is: 749.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.40 : 1,194.52 = 499.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.40/1,194.52 = 499.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.40x = 1,194.52 × 499.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.40x = 597,164.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,164.44/796.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.83

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