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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.00, 1,100.63 and 657.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.00, 1,100.63 and 657.56 is: 908.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.00 : 1,100.63 = 657.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.00/1,100.63 = 657.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.00x = 1,100.63 × 657.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.00x = 723,734.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,734.66/797.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.08

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