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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.90, 1,097.82 and 609.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.90, 1,097.82 and 609.42 is: 840.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.90 : 1,097.82 = 609.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.90/1,097.82 = 609.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.90x = 1,097.82 × 609.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.90x = 669,033.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,033.46/795.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.60

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