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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.02, 1,187.51 and 752.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.02, 1,187.51 and 752.25 is: 1,120.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.02 : 1,187.51 = 752.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.02/1,187.51 = 752.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.02x = 1,187.51 × 752.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.02x = 893,310.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,310.93/797.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.82

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