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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.16, 1,100.46 and 741.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.16, 1,100.46 and 741.08 is: 1,020.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.16 : 1,100.46 = 741.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.16/1,100.46 = 741.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.16x = 1,100.46 × 741.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.16x = 815,528.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,528.90/799.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.48

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