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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.06, 1,097.25 and 608.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.06, 1,097.25 and 608.18 is: 840.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.06 : 1,097.25 = 608.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.06/1,097.25 = 608.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.06x = 1,097.25 × 608.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.06x = 667,325.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,325.51/794.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.40

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