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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.56, 1,194.84 and 793.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.56, 1,194.84 and 793.46 is: 1,190.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.56 : 1,194.84 = 793.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.56/1,194.84 = 793.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.56x = 1,194.84 × 793.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.56x = 948,051.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,051.77/796.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.18

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