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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.46, 1,200.12 and 781.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.46, 1,200.12 and 781.46 is: 1,174.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.46 : 1,200.12 = 781.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.46/1,200.12 = 781.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.46x = 1,200.12 × 781.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.46x = 937,845.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,845.78/798.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.57

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