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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.15, 1,196.00 and 412.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.15, 1,196.00 and 412.13 is: 618.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.15 : 1,196.00 = 412.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.15/1,196.00 = 412.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.15x = 1,196.00 × 412.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.15x = 492,899.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,899.44/797.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.33

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