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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.34, 1,388.39 and 796.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.34, 1,388.39 and 796.55 is: 1,098.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.34 : 1,388.39 = 796.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.34/1,388.39 = 796.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.34x = 1,388.39 × 796.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.34x = 1,105,911.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,911.13/1,006.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.95

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