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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.64, 1,193.60 and 552.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.64, 1,193.60 and 552.32 is: 827.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.64 : 1,193.60 = 552.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.64/1,193.60 = 552.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.64x = 1,193.60 × 552.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.64x = 659,249.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,249.15/796.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.54

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