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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.33, 1,097.92 and 631.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.33, 1,097.92 and 631.01 is: 868.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.33 : 1,097.92 = 631.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.33/1,097.92 = 631.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.33x = 1,097.92 × 631.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.33x = 692,798.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,798.50/797.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.90

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