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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.44, 1,192.40 and 775.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.44, 1,192.40 and 775.14 is: 1,156.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.44 : 1,192.40 = 775.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.44/1,192.40 = 775.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.44x = 1,192.40 × 775.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.44x = 924,276.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,276.94/799.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.16

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