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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.42, 1,100.58 and 770.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.42, 1,100.58 and 770.42 is: 1,063.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.42 : 1,100.58 = 770.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.42/1,100.58 = 770.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.42x = 1,100.58 × 770.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.42x = 847,908.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,908.84/797.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.32

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