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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.78, 1,193.50 and 405.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.78, 1,193.50 and 405.60 is: 607.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.78 : 1,193.50 = 405.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.78/1,193.50 = 405.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.78x = 1,193.50 × 405.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.78x = 484,083.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,083.60/796.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.55

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