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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.84, 1,466.64 and 796.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.84, 1,466.64 and 796.32 is: 1,193.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.84 : 1,466.64 = 796.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.84/1,466.64 = 796.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.84x = 1,466.64 × 796.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.84x = 1,167,914.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,914.76/978.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.16

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