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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.64, 1,193.25 and 612.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.64, 1,193.25 and 612.68 is: 917.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.64 : 1,193.25 = 612.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.64/1,193.25 = 612.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.64x = 1,193.25 × 612.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.64x = 731,080.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,080.41/796.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.70

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