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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.64, 1,196.88 and 704.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.64, 1,196.88 and 704.48 is: 1,058.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.64 : 1,196.88 = 704.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.64/1,196.88 = 704.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.64x = 1,196.88 × 704.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.64x = 843,178.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,178.02/796.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.42

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