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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.70, 1,096.77 and 620.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.70, 1,096.77 and 620.74 is: 855.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.70 : 1,096.77 = 620.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.70/1,096.77 = 620.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.70x = 1,096.77 × 620.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.70x = 680,809.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,809.01/795.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.61

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