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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.96, 1,096.65 and 765.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.96, 1,096.65 and 765.12 is: 1,050.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.96 : 1,096.65 = 765.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.96/1,096.65 = 765.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.96x = 1,096.65 × 765.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.96x = 839,068.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,068.85/798.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.20

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