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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.65, 1,101.03 and 650.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.65, 1,101.03 and 650.03 is: 897.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.65 : 1,101.03 = 650.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.65/1,101.03 = 650.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.65x = 1,101.03 × 650.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.65x = 715,694.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,694.59/797.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.26

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