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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.61, 1,196.37 and 797.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.61, 1,196.37 and 797.38 is: 1,099.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.61 : 1,196.37 = 797.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.61/1,196.37 = 797.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.61x = 1,196.37 × 797.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.61x = 953,958.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,958.52/867.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.52

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