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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.74, 1,194.38 and 283.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.74, 1,194.38 and 283.62 is: 425.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.74 : 1,194.38 = 283.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.74/1,194.38 = 283.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.74x = 1,194.38 × 283.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.74x = 338,744.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,744.79/796.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.17

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