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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.98, 1,099.24 and 656.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.98, 1,099.24 and 656.58 is: 906.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.98 : 1,099.24 = 656.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.98/1,099.24 = 656.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.98x = 1,099.24 × 656.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.98x = 721,739.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,739.00/795.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.73

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