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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.32, 1,098.28 and 609.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.32, 1,098.28 and 609.52 is: 840.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.32 : 1,098.28 = 609.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.32/1,098.28 = 609.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.32x = 1,098.28 × 609.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.32x = 669,423.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,423.63/796.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.65

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