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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797, 1,196.59 and 787.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797, 1,196.59 and 787.76 is: 1,182.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797 : 1,196.59 = 787.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797/1,196.59 = 787.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797x = 1,196.59 × 787.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797x = 942,625.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,625.74/797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.72

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