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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.00, 1,099.99 and 657.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.00, 1,099.99 and 657.89 is: 906.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.00 : 1,099.99 = 657.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.00/1,099.99 = 657.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.00x = 1,099.99 × 657.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.00x = 723,678.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,678.59/798.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.87

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