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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.02, 1,191.44 and 767.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.02, 1,191.44 and 767.48 is: 1,148.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.02 : 1,191.44 = 767.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.02/1,191.44 = 767.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.02x = 1,191.44 × 767.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.02x = 914,406.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,406.37/796.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.72

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