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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.44, 1,188.30 and 679.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.44, 1,188.30 and 679.56 is: 1,013.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.44 : 1,188.30 = 679.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.44/1,188.30 = 679.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.44x = 1,188.30 × 679.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.44x = 807,521.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,521.15/796.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.91

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