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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.59, 1,196.60 and 488.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.59, 1,196.60 and 488.66 is: 734.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.59 : 1,196.60 = 488.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.59/1,196.60 = 488.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.59x = 1,196.60 × 488.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.59x = 584,722.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,722.13/796.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.03

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