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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.96, 1,192.64 and 488.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.96, 1,192.64 and 488.72 is: 731.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.96 : 1,192.64 = 488.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.96/1,192.64 = 488.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.96x = 1,192.64 × 488.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.96x = 582,867.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,867.02/796.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.36

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