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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.76, 1,194.08 and 699

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.76, 1,194.08 and 699 is: 1,047.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.76 : 1,194.08 = 699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.76/1,194.08 = 699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.76x = 1,194.08 × 699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.76x = 834,661.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,661.92/796.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.57

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