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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.34, 1,196.06 and 753.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.34, 1,196.06 and 753.53 is: 1,130.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.34 : 1,196.06 = 753.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.34/1,196.06 = 753.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.34x = 1,196.06 × 753.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.34x = 901,257.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,257.34/797.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.33

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