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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.29, 1,128.74 and 798.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.29, 1,128.74 and 798.46 is: 1,102.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.29 : 1,128.74 = 798.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.29/1,128.74 = 798.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.29x = 1,128.74 × 798.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.29x = 901,246.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,246.93/817.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.73

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