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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.96, 1,195.80 and 613.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.96, 1,195.80 and 613.84 is: 921.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.96 : 1,195.80 = 613.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.96/1,195.80 = 613.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.96x = 1,195.80 × 613.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.96x = 734,029.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,029.87/796.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.04

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