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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.00, 1,100.41 and 498.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.00, 1,100.41 and 498.38 is: 688.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.00 : 1,100.41 = 498.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.00/1,100.41 = 498.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.00x = 1,100.41 × 498.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.00x = 548,420.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,420.08/797.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.10

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