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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.65, 1,100.35 and 761.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.65, 1,100.35 and 761.59 is: 1,049.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.65 : 1,100.35 = 761.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.65/1,100.35 = 761.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.65x = 1,100.35 × 761.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.65x = 838,015.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,015.56/798.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.29

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