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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.04, 1,195.60 and 796.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.04, 1,195.60 and 796.82 is: 1,098.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.04 : 1,195.60 = 796.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.04/1,195.60 = 796.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.04x = 1,195.60 × 796.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.04x = 952,677.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,677.99/867.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.77

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