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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.98, 1,097.16 and 609.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.98, 1,097.16 and 609.14 is: 839.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.98 : 1,097.16 = 609.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.98/1,097.16 = 609.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.98x = 1,097.16 × 609.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.98x = 668,324.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,324.04/795.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.62

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