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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.76, 1,195.23 and 681.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.76, 1,195.23 and 681.03 is: 1,020.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.76 : 1,195.23 = 681.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.76/1,195.23 = 681.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.76x = 1,195.23 × 681.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.76x = 813,987.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,987.49/797.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.34

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