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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.46, 1,193.43 and 614.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.46, 1,193.43 and 614.30 is: 920.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.46 : 1,193.43 = 614.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.46/1,193.43 = 614.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.46x = 1,193.43 × 614.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.46x = 733,124.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,124.05/796.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.48

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