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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.80, 1,193.04 and 507.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.80, 1,193.04 and 507.36 is: 759.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.80 : 1,193.04 = 507.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.80/1,193.04 = 507.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.80x = 1,193.04 × 507.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.80x = 605,300.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,300.77/796.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.66

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