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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.22, 1,097.55 and 756.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.22, 1,097.55 and 756.18 is: 1,041.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.22 : 1,097.55 = 756.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.22/1,097.55 = 756.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.22x = 1,097.55 × 756.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.22x = 829,945.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,945.36/797.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.05

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