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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.25, 1,191.76 and 682.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.25, 1,191.76 and 682.74 is: 1,019.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.25 : 1,191.76 = 682.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.25/1,191.76 = 682.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.25x = 1,191.76 × 682.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.25x = 813,662.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,662.22/798.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.31

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