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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.46, 1,096.44 and 685.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.46, 1,096.44 and 685.32 is: 943.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.46 : 1,096.44 = 685.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.46/1,096.44 = 685.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.46x = 1,096.44 × 685.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.46x = 751,412.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,412.26/796.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.44

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