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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.29, 1,196.40 and 432.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.29, 1,196.40 and 432.11 is: 648.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.29 : 1,196.40 = 432.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.29/1,196.40 = 432.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.29x = 1,196.40 × 432.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.29x = 516,974.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,974.00/797.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.41

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