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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.89, 1,195.77 and 694.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.89, 1,195.77 and 694.66 is: 1,041.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.89 : 1,195.77 = 694.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.89/1,195.77 = 694.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.89x = 1,195.77 × 694.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.89x = 830,653.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,653.59/797.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.06

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