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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.35, 1,100.60 and 632.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.35, 1,100.60 and 632.29 is: 872.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.35 : 1,100.60 = 632.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.35/1,100.60 = 632.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.35x = 1,100.60 × 632.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.35x = 695,898.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,898.37/797.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.76

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