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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798, 1,195.52 and 738.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798, 1,195.52 and 738.33 is: 1,106.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798 : 1,195.52 = 738.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798/1,195.52 = 738.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798x = 1,195.52 × 738.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798x = 882,684.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,684.59/798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.12

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