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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.46, 1,200.87 and 695.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.46, 1,200.87 and 695.95 is: 1,048.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.46 : 1,200.87 = 695.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.46/1,200.87 = 695.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.46x = 1,200.87 × 695.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.46x = 835,745.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,745.48/797.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.01

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