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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.73, 1,194.77 and 717.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.73, 1,194.77 and 717.54 is: 1,074.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.73 : 1,194.77 = 717.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.73/1,194.77 = 717.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.73x = 1,194.77 × 717.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.73x = 857,295.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,295.27/797.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.67

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