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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.16, 1,099.08 and 740.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.16, 1,099.08 and 740.08 is: 1,019.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.16 : 1,099.08 = 740.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.16/1,099.08 = 740.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.16x = 1,099.08 × 740.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.16x = 813,407.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,407.13/798.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.10

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