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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.60, 1,194.48 and 687.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.60, 1,194.48 and 687.20 is: 1,029.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.60 : 1,194.48 = 687.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.60/1,194.48 = 687.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.60x = 1,194.48 × 687.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.60x = 820,846.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,846.66/797.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.15

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