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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.62, 1,195.33 and 699.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.62, 1,195.33 and 699.01 is: 1,048.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.62 : 1,195.33 = 699.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.62/1,195.33 = 699.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.62x = 1,195.33 × 699.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.62x = 835,547.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,547.62/796.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.87

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