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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.54, 1,195.15 and 412.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.54, 1,195.15 and 412.06 is: 618.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.54 : 1,195.15 = 412.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.54/1,195.15 = 412.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.54x = 1,195.15 × 412.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.54x = 492,473.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,473.51/796.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.27

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