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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.43, 1,096.34 and 656.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.43, 1,096.34 and 656.30 is: 903.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.43 : 1,096.34 = 656.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.43/1,096.34 = 656.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.43x = 1,096.34 × 656.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.43x = 719,527.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,527.40/796.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.44

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