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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.38, 1,199.60 and 736.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.38, 1,199.60 and 736.22 is: 1,108.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.38 : 1,199.60 = 736.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.38/1,199.60 = 736.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.38x = 1,199.60 × 736.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.38x = 883,169.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,169.51/796.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.98

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