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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.96, 1,201.62 and 696.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.96, 1,201.62 and 696.45 is: 1,048.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.96 : 1,201.62 = 696.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.96/1,201.62 = 696.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.96x = 1,201.62 × 696.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.96x = 836,868.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,868.25/797.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.76

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