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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.47, 1,100.31 and 649.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.47, 1,100.31 and 649.87 is: 896.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.47 : 1,100.31 = 649.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.47/1,100.31 = 649.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.47x = 1,100.31 × 649.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.47x = 715,058.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,058.46/797.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.66

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