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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.92, 1,188.66 and 773.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.92, 1,188.66 and 773.74 is: 1,152.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.92 : 1,188.66 = 773.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.92/1,188.66 = 773.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.92x = 1,188.66 × 773.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.92x = 919,713.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,713.79/797.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.64

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