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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.62, 1,192.76 and 758.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.62, 1,192.76 and 758.74 is: 1,134.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.62 : 1,192.76 = 758.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.62/1,192.76 = 758.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.62x = 1,192.76 × 758.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.62x = 904,994.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,994.72/797.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.62

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