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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.64, 1,099.95 and 702.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.64, 1,099.95 and 702.68 is: 970.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.64 : 1,099.95 = 702.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.64/1,099.95 = 702.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.64x = 1,099.95 × 702.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.64x = 772,912.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,912.87/796.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.22

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