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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.86, 1,194.65 and 759.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.86, 1,194.65 and 759.98 is: 1,136.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.86 : 1,194.65 = 759.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.86/1,194.65 = 759.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.86x = 1,194.65 × 759.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.86x = 907,906.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,906.31/798.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.50

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