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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.12, 1,189.14 and 756.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.12, 1,189.14 and 756.18 is: 1,126.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.12 : 1,189.14 = 756.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.12/1,189.14 = 756.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.12x = 1,189.14 × 756.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.12x = 899,203.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,203.89/798.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.65

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