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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.43, 1,101.14 and 612.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.43, 1,101.14 and 612.75 is: 846.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.43 : 1,101.14 = 612.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.43/1,101.14 = 612.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.43x = 1,101.14 × 612.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.43x = 674,725.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,725.07/797.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.12

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