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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.38, 1,097.36 and 609.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.38, 1,097.36 and 609.86 is: 840.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.38 : 1,097.36 = 609.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.38/1,097.36 = 609.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.38x = 1,097.36 × 609.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.38x = 669,235.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,235.97/796.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.35

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