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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.73, 1,193.27 and 716.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.73, 1,193.27 and 716.54 is: 1,073.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.73 : 1,193.27 = 716.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.73/1,193.27 = 716.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.73x = 1,193.27 × 716.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.73x = 855,025.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,025.69/796.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.17

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