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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.13, 1,188.72 and 789.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.13, 1,188.72 and 789.84 is: 1,177.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.13 : 1,188.72 = 789.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.13/1,188.72 = 789.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.13x = 1,188.72 × 789.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.13x = 938,898.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,898.60/797.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.85

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