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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.49, 1,184.13 and 699.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.49, 1,184.13 and 699.15 is: 1,045.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.49 : 1,184.13 = 699.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.49/1,184.13 = 699.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.49x = 1,184.13 × 699.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.49x = 827,884.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,884.49/791.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.98

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