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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798, 1,098.60 and 694.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798, 1,098.60 and 694.48 is: 956.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798 : 1,098.60 = 694.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798/1,098.60 = 694.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798x = 1,098.60 × 694.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798x = 762,955.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,955.73/798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.08

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