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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.14, 1,097.22 and 655.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.14, 1,097.22 and 655.34 is: 903.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.14 : 1,097.22 = 655.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.14/1,097.22 = 655.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.14x = 1,097.22 × 655.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.14x = 719,052.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,052.15/796.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.17

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