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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.53, 1,098.08 and 656.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.53, 1,098.08 and 656.43 is: 904.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.53 : 1,098.08 = 656.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.53/1,098.08 = 656.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.53x = 1,098.08 × 656.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.53x = 720,812.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,812.65/796.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.94

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