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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.96, 1,099.64 and 610.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.96, 1,099.64 and 610.20 is: 843.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.96 : 1,099.64 = 610.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.96/1,099.64 = 610.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.96x = 1,099.64 × 610.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.96x = 671,000.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,000.33/795.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.01

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