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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.63, 1,196.43 and 434.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.63, 1,196.43 and 434.72 is: 652.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.63 : 1,196.43 = 434.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.63/1,196.43 = 434.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.63x = 1,196.43 × 434.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.63x = 520,112.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,112.18/797.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.08

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