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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.87, 1,203.36 and 738.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.87, 1,203.36 and 738.72 is: 1,112.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.87 : 1,203.36 = 738.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.87/1,203.36 = 738.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.87x = 1,203.36 × 738.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.87x = 888,946.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,946.10/798.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.75

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