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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.89, 1,100.13 and 687.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.89, 1,100.13 and 687.17 is: 947.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.89 : 1,100.13 = 687.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.89/1,100.13 = 687.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.89x = 1,100.13 × 687.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.89x = 755,976.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,976.33/797.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.48

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