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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.65, 1,098.97 and 760.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.65, 1,098.97 and 760.59 is: 1,047.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.65 : 1,098.97 = 760.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.65/1,098.97 = 760.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.65x = 1,098.97 × 760.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.65x = 835,863.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,863.69/797.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.91

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