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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.86, 1,194.57 and 283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.86, 1,194.57 and 283.74 is: 425.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.86 : 1,194.57 = 283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.86/1,194.57 = 283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.86x = 1,194.57 × 283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.86x = 338,947.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,947.29/796.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.35

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