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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.28, 1,201.68 and 750.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.28, 1,201.68 and 750.24 is: 1,130.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.28 : 1,201.68 = 750.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.28/1,201.68 = 750.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.28x = 1,201.68 × 750.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.28x = 901,548.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,548.40/797.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.78

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