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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.46, 1,202.19 and 744.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.46, 1,202.19 and 744.63 is: 1,122.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.46 : 1,202.19 = 744.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.46/1,202.19 = 744.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.46x = 1,202.19 × 744.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.46x = 895,186.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,186.74/797.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.55

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