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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.54, 1,198.95 and 774.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.54, 1,198.95 and 774.34 is: 1,161.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.54 : 1,198.95 = 774.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.54/1,198.95 = 774.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.54x = 1,198.95 × 774.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.54x = 928,394.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,394.94/799.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.16

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