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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.72, 1,101.34 and 632.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.72, 1,101.34 and 632.60 is: 873.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.72 : 1,101.34 = 632.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.72/1,101.34 = 632.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.72x = 1,101.34 × 632.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.72x = 696,707.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,707.68/797.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.37

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