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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.35, 1,099.22 and 631.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.35, 1,099.22 and 631.29 is: 871.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.35 : 1,099.22 = 631.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.35/1,099.22 = 631.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.35x = 1,099.22 × 631.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.35x = 693,923.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,923.44/796.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.38

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