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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.30, 1,102.77 and 705.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.30, 1,102.77 and 705.30 is: 975.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.30 : 1,102.77 = 705.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.30/1,102.77 = 705.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.30x = 1,102.77 × 705.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.30x = 777,783.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,783.68/797.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.52

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