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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.05, 1,188.84 and 773.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.05, 1,188.84 and 773.87 is: 1,152.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.05 : 1,188.84 = 773.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.05/1,188.84 = 773.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.05x = 1,188.84 × 773.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.05x = 920,001.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,001.67/798.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.82

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