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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.16, 1,190.33 and 751.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.16, 1,190.33 and 751.59 is: 1,122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.16 : 1,190.33 = 751.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.16/1,190.33 = 751.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.16x = 1,190.33 × 751.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.16x = 894,636.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,636.37/797.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.28

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