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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.96, 1,098.30 and 622

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.96, 1,098.30 and 622 is: 857.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.96 : 1,098.30 = 622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.96/1,098.30 = 622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.96x = 1,098.30 × 622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.96x = 683,142.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,142.60/796.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.19

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