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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.70, 1,198.10 and 747.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.70, 1,198.10 and 747.10 is: 1,124.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.70 : 1,198.10 = 747.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.70/1,198.10 = 747.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.70x = 1,198.10 × 747.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.70x = 895,100.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,100.51/795.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.92

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