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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.23, 1,099.76 and 794.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.23, 1,099.76 and 794.19 is: 1,092.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.23 : 1,099.76 = 794.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.23/1,099.76 = 794.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.23x = 1,099.76 × 794.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.23x = 873,414.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,414.42/799.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.82

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