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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.73, 1,192.27 and 763.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.73, 1,192.27 and 763.22 is: 1,139.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.73 : 1,192.27 = 763.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.73/1,192.27 = 763.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.73x = 1,192.27 × 763.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.73x = 909,960.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,960.49/798.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.27

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