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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.08, 1,192.02 and 747.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.08, 1,192.02 and 747.40 is: 1,119.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.08 : 1,192.02 = 747.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.08/1,192.02 = 747.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.08x = 1,192.02 × 747.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.08x = 890,915.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,915.75/796.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.13

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