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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.68, 1,193.94 and 701.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.68, 1,193.94 and 701.64 is: 1,051.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.68 : 1,193.94 = 701.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.68/1,193.94 = 701.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.68x = 1,193.94 × 701.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.68x = 837,716.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,716.06/796.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.51

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