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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.34, 1,201.74 and 752.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.34, 1,201.74 and 752.69 is: 1,134.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.34 : 1,201.74 = 752.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.34/1,201.74 = 752.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.34x = 1,201.74 × 752.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.34x = 904,537.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,537.86/797.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.44

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