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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.32, 1,202.83 and 767.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.32, 1,202.83 and 767.08 is: 1,157.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.32 : 1,202.83 = 767.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.32/1,202.83 = 767.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.32x = 1,202.83 × 767.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.32x = 922,666.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,666.84/797.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.21

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