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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.63, 1,193.86 and 412.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.63, 1,193.86 and 412.15 is: 617.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.63 : 1,193.86 = 412.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.63/1,193.86 = 412.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.63x = 1,193.86 × 412.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.63x = 492,049.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,049.40/796.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.66

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