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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.02, 1,096.11 and 690.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.02, 1,096.11 and 690.99 is: 951.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.02 : 1,096.11 = 690.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.02/1,096.11 = 690.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.02x = 1,096.11 × 690.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.02x = 757,401.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,401.05/796.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.48

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