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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.58, 1,096.97 and 649.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.58, 1,096.97 and 649.56 is: 894.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.58 : 1,096.97 = 649.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.58/1,096.97 = 649.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.58x = 1,096.97 × 649.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.58x = 712,544.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,544.59/796.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.51

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