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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.85, 1,190.06 and 691.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.85, 1,190.06 and 691.95 is: 1,033.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.85 : 1,190.06 = 691.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.85/1,190.06 = 691.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.85x = 1,190.06 × 691.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.85x = 823,458.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,458.56/796.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.40

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