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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.29, 1,102.62 and 736.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.29, 1,102.62 and 736.11 is: 1,015.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.29 : 1,102.62 = 736.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.29/1,102.62 = 736.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.29x = 1,102.62 × 736.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.29x = 811,649.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,649.61/799.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.46

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