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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.26, 1,095.78 and 784.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.26, 1,095.78 and 784.68 is: 1,075.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.26 : 1,095.78 = 784.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.26/1,095.78 = 784.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.26x = 1,095.78 × 784.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.26x = 859,836.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,836.65/799.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.79

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