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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.10, 1,192.01 and 786.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.10, 1,192.01 and 786.35 is: 1,172.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.10 : 1,192.01 = 786.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.10/1,192.01 = 786.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.10x = 1,192.01 × 786.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.10x = 937,327.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,327.17/799.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.99

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