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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.20, 1,098.84 and 622.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.20, 1,098.84 and 622.24 is: 857.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.20 : 1,098.84 = 622.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.20/1,098.84 = 622.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.20x = 1,098.84 × 622.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.20x = 683,742.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,742.20/797.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.68

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