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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.98, 1,097.87 and 655.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.98, 1,097.87 and 655.57 is: 905.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.98 : 1,097.87 = 655.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.98/1,097.87 = 655.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.98x = 1,097.87 × 655.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.98x = 719,727.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,727.36/794.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.34

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