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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.87, 1,097.06 and 648.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.87, 1,097.06 and 648.24 is: 893.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.87 : 1,097.06 = 648.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.87/1,097.06 = 648.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.87x = 1,097.06 × 648.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.87x = 711,158.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,158.17/795.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.56

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