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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.76, 1,097.79 and 618.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.76, 1,097.79 and 618.77 is: 853.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.76 : 1,097.79 = 618.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.76/1,097.79 = 618.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.76x = 1,097.79 × 618.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.76x = 679,279.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,279.52/795.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.62

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