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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.20, 1,190.02 and 700

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.20, 1,190.02 and 700 is: 1,044.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.20 : 1,190.02 = 700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.20/1,190.02 = 700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.20x = 1,190.02 × 700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.20x = 833,014
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,014/797.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.92

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