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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.98, 1,100.62 and 657.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.98, 1,100.62 and 657.58 is: 908.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.98 : 1,100.62 = 657.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.98/1,100.62 = 657.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.98x = 1,100.62 × 657.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.98x = 723,745.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,745.70/796.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.11

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