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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.94, 1,192.86 and 744.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.94, 1,192.86 and 744.46 is: 1,110.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.94 : 1,192.86 = 744.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.94/1,192.86 = 744.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.94x = 1,192.86 × 744.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.94x = 888,033.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,033.57/799.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.12

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