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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.11, 1,203.75 and 791.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.11, 1,203.75 and 791.82 is: 1,192.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.11 : 1,203.75 = 791.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.11/1,203.75 = 791.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.11x = 1,203.75 × 791.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.11x = 953,153.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,153.33/799.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.77

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