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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.02, 1,100.16 and 686.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.02, 1,100.16 and 686.06 is: 947.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.02 : 1,100.16 = 686.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.02/1,100.16 = 686.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.02x = 1,100.16 × 686.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.02x = 754,775.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,775.77/797.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.00

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