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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.84, 1,193.67 and 379.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.84, 1,193.67 and 379.75 is: 568.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.84 : 1,193.67 = 379.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.84/1,193.67 = 379.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.84x = 1,193.67 × 379.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.84x = 453,296.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,296.18/796.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.87

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