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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.94, 1,194.95 and 406.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.94, 1,194.95 and 406.49 is: 609.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.94 : 1,194.95 = 406.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.94/1,194.95 = 406.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.94x = 1,194.95 × 406.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.94x = 485,730.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,730.27/796.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.50

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