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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.88, 1,193.76 and 751.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.88, 1,193.76 and 751.92 is: 1,126.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.88 : 1,193.76 = 751.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.88/1,193.76 = 751.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.88x = 1,193.76 × 751.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.88x = 897,612.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,612.02/796.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.42

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