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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.32, 1,097.31 and 671.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.32, 1,097.31 and 671.50 is: 924.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.32 : 1,097.31 = 671.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.32/1,097.31 = 671.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.32x = 1,097.31 × 671.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.32x = 736,843.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,843.67/797.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.15

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