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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.50, 1,099.98 and 791.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.50, 1,099.98 and 791.10 is: 1,092.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.50 : 1,099.98 = 791.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.50/1,099.98 = 791.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.50x = 1,099.98 × 791.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.50x = 870,194.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,194.18/796.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.52

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