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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.66, 1,192.56 and 753.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.66, 1,192.56 and 753.09 is: 1,124.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.66 : 1,192.56 = 753.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.66/1,192.56 = 753.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.66x = 1,192.56 × 753.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.66x = 898,105.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,105.01/798.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.51

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