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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.88, 1,099.74 and 763.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.88, 1,099.74 and 763.48 is: 1,054.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.88 : 1,099.74 = 763.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.88/1,099.74 = 763.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.88x = 1,099.74 × 763.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.88x = 839,629.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,629.50/795.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.97

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