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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.08, 1,192.82 and 738.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.08, 1,192.82 and 738.93 is: 1,103.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.08 : 1,192.82 = 738.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.08/1,192.82 = 738.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.08x = 1,192.82 × 738.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.08x = 881,410.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,410.48/799.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.03

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