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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.13, 1,101.51 and 759.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.13, 1,101.51 and 759.20 is: 1,049.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.13 : 1,101.51 = 759.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.13/1,101.51 = 759.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.13x = 1,101.51 × 759.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.13x = 836,260.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,260.88/797.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.09

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