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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.52, 1,191.59 and 659.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.52, 1,191.59 and 659.83 is: 987.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.52 : 1,191.59 = 659.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.52/1,191.59 = 659.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.52x = 1,191.59 × 659.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.52x = 786,246.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,246.83/796.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.10

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