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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.29, 1,194.64 and 767.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.29, 1,194.64 and 767.32 is: 1,149.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.29 : 1,194.64 = 767.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.29/1,194.64 = 767.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.29x = 1,194.64 × 767.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.29x = 916,671.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,671.16/797.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.73

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