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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.80, 1,193.38 and 783.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.80, 1,193.38 and 783.44 is: 1,173.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.80 : 1,193.38 = 783.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.80/1,193.38 = 783.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.80x = 1,193.38 × 783.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.80x = 934,942.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,942.58/796.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.37

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