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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.29, 1,098.06 and 617.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.29, 1,098.06 and 617.83 is: 853.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.29 : 1,098.06 = 617.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.29/1,098.06 = 617.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.29x = 1,098.06 × 617.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.29x = 678,409.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,409.35/795.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.03

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