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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.51, 1,099.23 and 622.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.51, 1,099.23 and 622.17 is: 859.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.51 : 1,099.23 = 622.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.51/1,099.23 = 622.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.51x = 1,099.23 × 622.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.51x = 683,899.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,899.32/795.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.70

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