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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.13, 1,102.89 and 760.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.13, 1,102.89 and 760.20 is: 1,050.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.13 : 1,102.89 = 760.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.13/1,102.89 = 760.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.13x = 1,102.89 × 760.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.13x = 838,416.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,416.98/798.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.48

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