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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.10, 1,097.86 and 609.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.10, 1,097.86 and 609.60 is: 840.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.10 : 1,097.86 = 609.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.10/1,097.86 = 609.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.10x = 1,097.86 × 609.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.10x = 669,255.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,255.46/796.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.67

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