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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.33, 1,096.45 and 792.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.33, 1,096.45 and 792.40 is: 1,086.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.33 : 1,096.45 = 792.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.33/1,096.45 = 792.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.33x = 1,096.45 × 792.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.33x = 868,826.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,826.98/799.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.94

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