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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.81, 1,193.13 and 612.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.81, 1,193.13 and 612.33 is: 916.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.81 : 1,193.13 = 612.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.81/1,193.13 = 612.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.81x = 1,193.13 × 612.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.81x = 730,589.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,589.29/796.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.89

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