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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.32, 1,195.02 and 652.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.32, 1,195.02 and 652.36 is: 977.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.32 : 1,195.02 = 652.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.32/1,195.02 = 652.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.32x = 1,195.02 × 652.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.32x = 779,583.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,583.25/797.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.75

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