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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.56, 1,096.26 and 673.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.56, 1,096.26 and 673.83 is: 927.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.56 : 1,096.26 = 673.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.56/1,096.26 = 673.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.56x = 1,096.26 × 673.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.56x = 738,692.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,692.88/796.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.35

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