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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.53, 1,187.00 and 770.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.53, 1,187.00 and 770.41 is: 1,148.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.53 : 1,187.00 = 770.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.53/1,187.00 = 770.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.53x = 1,187.00 × 770.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.53x = 914,475.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,475.63/796.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.07

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