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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.80, 1,301.76 and 797.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.80, 1,301.76 and 797.26 is: 1,197.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.80 : 1,301.76 = 797.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.80/1,301.76 = 797.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.80x = 1,301.76 × 797.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.80x = 1,037,840.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,840.36/866.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.32

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