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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.97, 1,103.24 and 758.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.97, 1,103.24 and 758.20 is: 1,046.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.97 : 1,103.24 = 758.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.97/1,103.24 = 758.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.97x = 1,103.24 × 758.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.97x = 836,472.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,472.78/798.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.94

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