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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.01, 1,192.95 and 768.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.01, 1,192.95 and 768.48 is: 1,150.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.01 : 1,192.95 = 768.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.01/1,192.95 = 768.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.01x = 1,192.95 × 768.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.01x = 916,758.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,758.22/797.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.25

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