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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.80, 1,098.90 and 611.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.80, 1,098.90 and 611.12 is: 843.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.80 : 1,098.90 = 611.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.80/1,098.90 = 611.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.80x = 1,098.90 × 611.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.80x = 671,562.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,562.52/795.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.88

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