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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.94, 1,191.42 and 676.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.94, 1,191.42 and 676.26 is: 1,009.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.94 : 1,191.42 = 676.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.94/1,191.42 = 676.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.94x = 1,191.42 × 676.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.94x = 805,709.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,709.69/797.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.74

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