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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.81, 1,199.45 and 737.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.81, 1,199.45 and 737.67 is: 1,109.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.81 : 1,199.45 = 737.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.81/1,199.45 = 737.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.81x = 1,199.45 × 737.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.81x = 884,798.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,798.28/797.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.03

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