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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.24, 1,292.94 and 796.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.24, 1,292.94 and 796.44 is: 1,195.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.24 : 1,292.94 = 796.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.24/1,292.94 = 796.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.24x = 1,292.94 × 796.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.24x = 1,029,749.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,749.13/861.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.66

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