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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.76, 1,195.44 and 716.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.76, 1,195.44 and 716.16 is: 1,073.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.76 : 1,195.44 = 716.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.76/1,195.44 = 716.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.76x = 1,195.44 × 716.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.76x = 856,126.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,126.31/797.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.16

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