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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.96, 1,100.64 and 651.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.96, 1,100.64 and 651.16 is: 899.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.96 : 1,100.64 = 651.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.96/1,100.64 = 651.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.96x = 1,100.64 × 651.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.96x = 716,692.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,692.74/796.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.28

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