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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.10, 1,368.30 and 797.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.10, 1,368.30 and 797.70 is: 1,197.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.10 : 1,368.30 = 797.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.10/1,368.30 = 797.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.10x = 1,368.30 × 797.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.10x = 1,091,492.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,492.91/911.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.99

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