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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.80, 1,192.80 and 710.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.80, 1,192.80 and 710.40 is: 1,063.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.80 : 1,192.80 = 710.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.80/1,192.80 = 710.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.80x = 1,192.80 × 710.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.80x = 847,365.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,365.12/796.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.46

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