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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.21, 1,188.28 and 758.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.21, 1,188.28 and 758.22 is: 1,130.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.21 : 1,188.28 = 758.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.21/1,188.28 = 758.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.21x = 1,188.28 × 758.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.21x = 900,977.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,977.66/797.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.16

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