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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.06, 1,100.47 and 610.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.06, 1,100.47 and 610.21 is: 842.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.06 : 1,100.47 = 610.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.06/1,100.47 = 610.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.06x = 1,100.47 × 610.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.06x = 671,517.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,517.80/797.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.49

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