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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.38, 1,098.74 and 610.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.38, 1,098.74 and 610.86 is: 841.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.38 : 1,098.74 = 610.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.38/1,098.74 = 610.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.38x = 1,098.74 × 610.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.38x = 671,176.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,176.32/797.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.73

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