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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.79, 1,195.39 and 767.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.79, 1,195.39 and 767.82 is: 1,150.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.79 : 1,195.39 = 767.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.79/1,195.39 = 767.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.79x = 1,195.39 × 767.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.79x = 917,844.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,844.35/797.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.48

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