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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.69, 1,098.39 and 607.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.69, 1,098.39 and 607.96 is: 838.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.69 : 1,098.39 = 607.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.69/1,098.39 = 607.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.69x = 1,098.39 × 607.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.69x = 667,777.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,777.18/796.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.19

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