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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.68, 1,193.34 and 603.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.68, 1,193.34 and 603.72 is: 904.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.68 : 1,193.34 = 603.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.68/1,193.34 = 603.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.68x = 1,193.34 × 603.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.68x = 720,443.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,443.22/796.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.31

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