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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.76, 1,203.76 and 767.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.76, 1,203.76 and 767.76 is: 1,158.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.76 : 1,203.76 = 767.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.76/1,203.76 = 767.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.76x = 1,203.76 × 767.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.76x = 924,198.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,198.78/797.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.49

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