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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.97, 1,097.69 and 609.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.97, 1,097.69 and 609.47 is: 840.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.97 : 1,097.69 = 609.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.97/1,097.69 = 609.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.97x = 1,097.69 × 609.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.97x = 669,006.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,006.08/795.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.49

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