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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.76, 1,193.76 and 724.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.76, 1,193.76 and 724.32 is: 1,083.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.76 : 1,193.76 = 724.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.76/1,193.76 = 724.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.76x = 1,193.76 × 724.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.76x = 864,664.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,664.24/797.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.87

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