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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.16, 1,191.82 and 752.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.16, 1,191.82 and 752.59 is: 1,123.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.16 : 1,191.82 = 752.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.16/1,191.82 = 752.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.16x = 1,191.82 × 752.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.16x = 896,951.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,951.81/798.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.77

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