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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.42, 1,194.71 and 624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.42, 1,194.71 and 624.20 is: 936.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.42 : 1,194.71 = 624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.42/1,194.71 = 624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.42x = 1,194.71 × 624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.42x = 745,737.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,737.98/796.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.36

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