Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.28, 1,194 and 710.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 797.28, 1,194 and 710.88 is: 1,064.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
797.28 : 1,194 = 710.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
797.28/1,194 = 710.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
797.28x = 1,194 × 710.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
797.28x = 848,790.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 848,790.72/797.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,064.61
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