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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.24, 1,190.50 and 751.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.24, 1,190.50 and 751.68 is: 1,122.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.24 : 1,190.50 = 751.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.24/1,190.50 = 751.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.24x = 1,190.50 × 751.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.24x = 894,873.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,873.16/797.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.46

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