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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.46, 1,199.36 and 694.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.46, 1,199.36 and 694.95 is: 1,046.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.46 : 1,199.36 = 694.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.46/1,199.36 = 694.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.46x = 1,199.36 × 694.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.46x = 833,495.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,495.23/796.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.51

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