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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.30, 1,193.19 and 673.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.30, 1,193.19 and 673.37 is: 1,007.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.30 : 1,193.19 = 673.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.30/1,193.19 = 673.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.30x = 1,193.19 × 673.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.30x = 803,452.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,452.38/797.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.72

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