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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.83, 1,194.18 and 750.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.83, 1,194.18 and 750.63 is: 1,120.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.83 : 1,194.18 = 750.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.83/1,194.18 = 750.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.83x = 1,194.18 × 750.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.83x = 896,387.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,387.33/799.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.72

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