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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.62, 1,257.60 and 796.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.62, 1,257.60 and 796.98 is: 1,097.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.62 : 1,257.60 = 796.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.62/1,257.60 = 796.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.62x = 1,257.60 × 796.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.62x = 1,002,282.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,282.05/913.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.04

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