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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.12, 1,098.64 and 649.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.12, 1,098.64 and 649.44 is: 895.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.12 : 1,098.64 = 649.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.12/1,098.64 = 649.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.12x = 1,098.64 × 649.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.12x = 713,500.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,500.76/797.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.10

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