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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.59, 1,193.55 and 667.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.59, 1,193.55 and 667.72 is: 999.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.59 : 1,193.55 = 667.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.59/1,193.55 = 667.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.59x = 1,193.55 × 667.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.59x = 796,957.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,957.21/797.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.21

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