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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.54, 1,102.92 and 699.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.54, 1,102.92 and 699.12 is: 966.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.54 : 1,102.92 = 699.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.54/1,102.92 = 699.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.54x = 1,102.92 × 699.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.54x = 771,073.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,073.43/797.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.81

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