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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.74, 1,098.68 and 687.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.74, 1,098.68 and 687.17 is: 946.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.74 : 1,098.68 = 687.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.74/1,098.68 = 687.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.74x = 1,098.68 × 687.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.74x = 754,979.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,979.25/797.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.40

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