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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.76, 1,095.10 and 784.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.76, 1,095.10 and 784.18 is: 1,075.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.76 : 1,095.10 = 784.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.76/1,095.10 = 784.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.76x = 1,095.10 × 784.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.76x = 858,755.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,755.52/798.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.11

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