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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.60, 1,195.80 and 614.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.60, 1,195.80 and 614.80 is: 922.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.60 : 1,195.80 = 614.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.60/1,195.80 = 614.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.60x = 1,195.80 × 614.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.60x = 735,177.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,177.84/796.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.89

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