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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.53, 1,106.71 and 786.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.53, 1,106.71 and 786.69 is: 1,090.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.53 : 1,106.71 = 786.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.53/1,106.71 = 786.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.53x = 1,106.71 × 786.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.53x = 870,635.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,635.72/798.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.30

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