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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.28, 1,194.54 and 432.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.28, 1,194.54 and 432.33 is: 647.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.28 : 1,194.54 = 432.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.28/1,194.54 = 432.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.28x = 1,194.54 × 432.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.28x = 516,435.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,435.48/797.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.75

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