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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.28, 1,097.28 and 677.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.28, 1,097.28 and 677.88 is: 934.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.28 : 1,097.28 = 677.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.28/1,097.28 = 677.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.28x = 1,097.28 × 677.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.28x = 743,824.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,824.17/796.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.12

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