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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.99, 1,190.64 and 772.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.99, 1,190.64 and 772.89 is: 1,151.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.99 : 1,190.64 = 772.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.99/1,190.64 = 772.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.99x = 1,190.64 × 772.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.99x = 920,233.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,233.75/798.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.75

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