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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.32, 1,099.66 and 610.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.32, 1,099.66 and 610.52 is: 842.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.32 : 1,099.66 = 610.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.32/1,099.66 = 610.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.32x = 1,099.66 × 610.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.32x = 671,364.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,364.42/797.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.03

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