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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.38, 1,198.36 and 742.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.38, 1,198.36 and 742.01 is: 1,115.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.38 : 1,198.36 = 742.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.38/1,198.36 = 742.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.38x = 1,198.36 × 742.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.38x = 889,190.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,190.04/797.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.14

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