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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.09, 1,099.73 and 649.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.09, 1,099.73 and 649.47 is: 896.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.09 : 1,099.73 = 649.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.09/1,099.73 = 649.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.09x = 1,099.73 × 649.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.09x = 714,243.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,243.27/797.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.06

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