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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.50, 1,195.29 and 283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.50, 1,195.29 and 283.50 is: 425.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.50 : 1,195.29 = 283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.50/1,195.29 = 283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.50x = 1,195.29 × 283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.50x = 338,864.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,864.72/796.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.44

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