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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.52, 1,099.56 and 701.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.52, 1,099.56 and 701.60 is: 969.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.52 : 1,099.56 = 701.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.52/1,099.56 = 701.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.52x = 1,099.56 × 701.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.52x = 771,451.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,451.30/795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.74

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