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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.80, 1,195.20 and 691.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.80, 1,195.20 and 691.20 is: 1,036.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.80 : 1,195.20 = 691.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.80/1,195.20 = 691.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.80x = 1,195.20 × 691.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.80x = 826,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,122.24/796.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.80

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