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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.89, 1,196.83 and 489.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.89, 1,196.83 and 489.43 is: 734.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.89 : 1,196.83 = 489.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.89/1,196.83 = 489.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.89x = 1,196.83 × 489.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.89x = 585,764.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,764.51/797.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.14

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