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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.43, 1,196.48 and 431.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.43, 1,196.48 and 431.79 is: 647.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.43 : 1,196.48 = 431.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.43/1,196.48 = 431.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.43x = 1,196.48 × 431.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.43x = 516,628.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,628.10/797.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.87

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