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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.78, 1,190.40 and 793.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.78, 1,190.40 and 793.24 is: 1,183.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.78 : 1,190.40 = 793.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.78/1,190.40 = 793.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.78x = 1,190.40 × 793.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.78x = 944,272.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,272.90/797.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.63

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