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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.46, 1,101.72 and 760.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.46, 1,101.72 and 760.66 is: 1,049.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.46 : 1,101.72 = 760.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.46/1,101.72 = 760.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.46x = 1,101.72 × 760.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.46x = 838,034.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,034.34/798.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.56

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