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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.12, 1,099.32 and 663.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.12, 1,099.32 and 663.28 is: 915.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.12 : 1,099.32 = 663.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.12/1,099.32 = 663.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.12x = 1,099.32 × 663.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.12x = 729,156.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,156.97/796.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.89

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