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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.76, 1,197.29 and 760.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.76, 1,197.29 and 760.76 is: 1,136.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.76 : 1,197.29 = 760.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.76/1,197.29 = 760.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.76x = 1,197.29 × 760.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.76x = 910,847.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,847.35/801.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.06

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