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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.04, 1,101.28 and 767.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.04, 1,101.28 and 767.68 is: 1,058.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.04 : 1,101.28 = 767.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.04/1,101.28 = 767.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.04x = 1,101.28 × 767.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.04x = 845,430.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,430.63/799.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.06

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