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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.97, 1,245.95 and 797.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.97, 1,245.95 and 797.18 is: 1,186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.97 : 1,245.95 = 797.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.97/1,245.95 = 797.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.97x = 1,245.95 × 797.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.97x = 993,239.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,239.19/836.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.71

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