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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.24, 1,189.53 and 772.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.24, 1,189.53 and 772.14 is: 1,150.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.24 : 1,189.53 = 772.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.24/1,189.53 = 772.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.24x = 1,189.53 × 772.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.24x = 918,483.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,483.69/798.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.64

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