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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.55, 1,101.40 and 658.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.55, 1,101.40 and 658.13 is: 908.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.55 : 1,101.40 = 658.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.55/1,101.40 = 658.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.55x = 1,101.40 × 658.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.55x = 724,857.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,857.23/797.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.86

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