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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.41, 1,098.39 and 630.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.41, 1,098.39 and 630.36 is: 869.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.41 : 1,098.39 = 630.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.41/1,098.39 = 630.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.41x = 1,098.39 × 630.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.41x = 692,381.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,381.12/796.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.38

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