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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.48, 1,100.14 and 692.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.48, 1,100.14 and 692.44 is: 955.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.48 : 1,100.14 = 692.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.48/1,100.14 = 692.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.48x = 1,100.14 × 692.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.48x = 761,780.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,780.94/797.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.24

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