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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.96, 1,101.02 and 611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.96, 1,101.02 and 611.20 is: 844.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.96 : 1,101.02 = 611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.96/1,101.02 = 611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.96x = 1,101.02 × 611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.96x = 672,943.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,943.42/796.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.39

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