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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.43, 1,196.15 and 779.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.43, 1,196.15 and 779.21 is: 1,168.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.43 : 1,196.15 = 779.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.43/1,196.15 = 779.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.43x = 1,196.15 × 779.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.43x = 932,042.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,042.16/797.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.81

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