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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.53, 1,098.90 and 705.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.53, 1,098.90 and 705.71 is: 969.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.53 : 1,098.90 = 705.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.53/1,098.90 = 705.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.53x = 1,098.90 × 705.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.53x = 775,499.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,499.22/799.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.94

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