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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.87, 1,196.05 and 431.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.87, 1,196.05 and 431.95 is: 648.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.87 : 1,196.05 = 431.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.87/1,196.05 = 431.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.87x = 1,196.05 × 431.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.87x = 516,633.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,633.80/796.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.33

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