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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.13, 1,095.92 and 765.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.13, 1,095.92 and 765.87 is: 1,050.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.13 : 1,095.92 = 765.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.13/1,095.92 = 765.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.13x = 1,095.92 × 765.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.13x = 839,332.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,332.25/799.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.31

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