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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.74, 1,238.82 and 797.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.74, 1,238.82 and 797.06 is: 1,197.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.74 : 1,238.82 = 797.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.74/1,238.82 = 797.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.74x = 1,238.82 × 797.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.74x = 987,409.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,409.34/824.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.24

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