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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.89, 1,198.26 and 754.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.89, 1,198.26 and 754.92 is: 1,130.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.89 : 1,198.26 = 754.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.89/1,198.26 = 754.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.89x = 1,198.26 × 754.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.89x = 904,590.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,590.44/799.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.89

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