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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.66, 1,189.84 and 668.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.66, 1,189.84 and 668.48 is: 997.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.66 : 1,189.84 = 668.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.66/1,189.84 = 668.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.66x = 1,189.84 × 668.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.66x = 795,384.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,384.24/797.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.15

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