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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.74, 1,100.88 and 696.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.74, 1,100.88 and 696.06 is: 958.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.74 : 1,100.88 = 696.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.74/1,100.88 = 696.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.74x = 1,100.88 × 696.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.74x = 766,278.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,278.53/799.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.16

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