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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795, 1,097.61 and 647.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795, 1,097.61 and 647.99 is: 894.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795 : 1,097.61 = 647.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795/1,097.61 = 647.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795x = 1,097.61 × 647.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795x = 711,240.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,240.30/795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.64

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