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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.20, 1,094.04 and 774.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.20, 1,094.04 and 774.36 is: 1,060.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.20 : 1,094.04 = 774.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.20/1,094.04 = 774.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.20x = 1,094.04 × 774.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.20x = 847,180.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,180.81/799.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.04

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