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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.78, 1,098 and 671.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.78, 1,098 and 671.22 is: 926.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.78 : 1,098 = 671.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.78/1,098 = 671.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.78x = 1,098 × 671.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.78x = 736,999.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,999.56/795.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.13

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