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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.54, 1,097.23 and 608.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.54, 1,097.23 and 608.57 is: 839.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.54 : 1,097.23 = 608.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.54/1,097.23 = 608.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.54x = 1,097.23 × 608.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.54x = 667,735.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,735.77/795.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.35

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