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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.30, 1,196.28 and 489.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.30, 1,196.28 and 489.16 is: 733.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.30 : 1,196.28 = 489.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.30/1,196.28 = 489.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.30x = 1,196.28 × 489.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.30x = 585,172.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,172.32/797.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.94

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