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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.28, 1,194.36 and 748.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.28, 1,194.36 and 748.76 is: 1,123.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.28 : 1,194.36 = 748.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.28/1,194.36 = 748.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.28x = 1,194.36 × 748.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.28x = 894,288.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,288.99/796.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.08

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