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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.88, 1,098.36 and 762.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.88, 1,098.36 and 762.48 is: 1,053.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.88 : 1,098.36 = 762.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.88/1,098.36 = 762.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.88x = 1,098.36 × 762.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.88x = 837,477.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,477.53/794.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.59

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