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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.56, 1,192.76 and 612.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.56, 1,192.76 and 612.09 is: 916.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.56 : 1,192.76 = 612.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.56/1,192.76 = 612.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.56x = 1,192.76 × 612.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.56x = 730,073.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,073.41/796.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.53

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