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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.06, 1,195.56 and 760.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.06, 1,195.56 and 760.14 is: 1,140.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.06 : 1,195.56 = 760.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.06/1,195.56 = 760.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.06x = 1,195.56 × 760.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.06x = 908,792.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,792.98/797.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.19

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