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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.13, 1,099.31 and 759.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.13, 1,099.31 and 759.69 is: 1,047.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.13 : 1,099.31 = 759.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.13/1,099.31 = 759.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.13x = 1,099.31 × 759.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.13x = 835,131.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,131.02/797.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.67

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