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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.70, 1,098.70 and 732.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.70, 1,098.70 and 732.08 is: 1,008.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.70 : 1,098.70 = 732.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.70/1,098.70 = 732.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.70x = 1,098.70 × 732.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.70x = 804,336.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,336.30/797.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.32

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