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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.10, 1,099.24 and 610.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.10, 1,099.24 and 610.60 is: 842.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.10 : 1,099.24 = 610.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.10/1,099.24 = 610.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.10x = 1,099.24 × 610.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.10x = 671,195.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,195.94/797.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.05

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