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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.50, 1,193.27 and 736.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.50, 1,193.27 and 736.83 is: 1,103.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.50 : 1,193.27 = 736.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.50/1,193.27 = 736.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.50x = 1,193.27 × 736.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.50x = 879,233.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,233.45/796.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.87

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