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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.66, 1,092.56 and 795.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.66, 1,092.56 and 795.42 is: 1,088.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.66 : 1,092.56 = 795.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.66/1,092.56 = 795.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.66x = 1,092.56 × 795.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.66x = 869,040.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,040.10/798.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.12

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