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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.45, 1,096.43 and 620.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.45, 1,096.43 and 620.49 is: 855.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.45 : 1,096.43 = 620.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.45/1,096.43 = 620.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.45x = 1,096.43 × 620.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.45x = 680,320.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,320.75/795.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.27

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