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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.80, 1,196.72 and 758.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.80, 1,196.72 and 758.52 is: 1,137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.80 : 1,196.72 = 758.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.80/1,196.72 = 758.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.80x = 1,196.72 × 758.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.80x = 907,736.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,736.05/797.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.80

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