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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.60, 1,100.94 and 632.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.60, 1,100.94 and 632.54 is: 873.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.60 : 1,100.94 = 632.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.60/1,100.94 = 632.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.60x = 1,100.94 × 632.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.60x = 696,388.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,388.59/797.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.11

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