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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.96, 1,195.18 and 776.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.96, 1,195.18 and 776.04 is: 1,162.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.96 : 1,195.18 = 776.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.96/1,195.18 = 776.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.96x = 1,195.18 × 776.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.96x = 927,507.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,507.49/797.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.35

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