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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.88, 1,095.72 and 680.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.88, 1,095.72 and 680.24 is: 935.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.88 : 1,095.72 = 680.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.88/1,095.72 = 680.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.88x = 1,095.72 × 680.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.88x = 745,352.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,352.57/796.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.34

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