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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.81, 1,197.96 and 736.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.81, 1,197.96 and 736.68 is: 1,107.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.81 : 1,197.96 = 736.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.81/1,197.96 = 736.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.81x = 1,197.96 × 736.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.81x = 882,513.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,513.17/796.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.56

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