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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.25, 1,100.84 and 632.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.25, 1,100.84 and 632.33 is: 873.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.25 : 1,100.84 = 632.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.25/1,100.84 = 632.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.25x = 1,100.84 × 632.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.25x = 696,085.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,085.49/797.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.11

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